Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base (XHSO)
Medium airport · Dolinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-1892 |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°15'42" E 142°46'5" 47.26170, 142.76800 |
| Location | Dolinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 144 ft | CON | Yes |
Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base at a glance
Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base is a medium airport in Dolinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 95 ft (29 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at XHSO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for XHSO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport | UHSS | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Wakkanai Airport | RJCW | 219 km (118 NM) |
| Rishiri Airport | RJER | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport | UHKM | 275 km (149 NM) |
| Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base | UHKG | 291 km (157 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 95 ft field elevation of Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 255 airports and airfields we list for Russia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base is RU-1892, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base above sea level?
Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base located?
The airport lies at 47.2617, 142.7680 — in Dolinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport, about 42 km away.
Does XHSO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for XHSO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base?
Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.