Ulan-Ude East Airport (XIUW)
Medium airport · Ulan Ude, Republic of Buryat, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Ulan-Ude East Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-6560 |
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (509 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°50'60" E 107°44'17" 51.85000, 107.73800 |
| Location | Ulan Ude, Republic of Buryat, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 230 ft | CON | Yes |
Ulan-Ude East Airport at a glance
Ulan-Ude East Airport is a medium airport in Ulan Ude, Republic of Buryat, Russia. The field elevation of 1,670 ft (509 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at XIUW 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, 08/26, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for XIUW 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 Ulan-Ude East Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baikal International Airport | UIUU | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Bada Air Base | XIAB | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Dzhida Air Base | UIID | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Irkutsk International Airport | UIII | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Irkutsk Northwest Airport | UIIR | 249 km (134 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ulan-Ude East Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,670 ft field elevation of Ulan-Ude East Airport 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 Ulan-Ude East Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ulan-Ude East Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ulan-Ude East Airport is RU-6560, 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 Ulan-Ude East Airport above sea level?
Ulan-Ude East Airport sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet (509 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ulan-Ude East Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.8500, 107.7380 — in Ulan Ude, Republic of Buryat, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Baikal International Airport, about 21 km away.
Does XIUW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for XIUW 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 Ulan-Ude East Airport?
Ulan-Ude East Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.