Step Air Base (XIAS)
Medium airport · Yasnogorsk, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Step Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-7576 |
| Elevation | 2,329 ft (710 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°1'0" E 115°25'59" 51.01670, 115.43300 |
| Location | Yasnogorsk, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,841 ft (3000 m) | 157 ft | CON | Yes |
Step Air Base at a glance
Step Air Base is a medium airport in Yasnogorsk, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia. The field elevation of 2,329 ft (710 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at XIAS 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, 09/27, offers 9,841 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for XIAS 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 Step Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chindant Air Base | UIAG | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Cheryomushki Air Base | UIAI | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Chita-Kadala International Airport | UIAA | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Manzhouli Xijiao Airport | ZBMZ | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Krasnokamensk Airport | UIAE | 216 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Step Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,329 ft field elevation of Step 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 Step Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Step Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Step Air Base is RU-7576, 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 Step Air Base above sea level?
Step Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,329 feet (710 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Step Air Base located?
The airport lies at 51.0167, 115.4330 — in Yasnogorsk, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chindant Air Base, about 94 km away.
Does XIAS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for XIAS 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 Step Air Base?
Step Air Base has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,841 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.