Soltsy-2 Air Base (XLLL)
Medium airport · Soltsy, Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Soltsy-2 Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-10049 |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°8'22" E 30°19'50" 58.13954, 30.33042 |
| Location | Soltsy, Novgorod Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 255 ft | CON | Yes |
Soltsy-2 Air Base at a glance
Soltsy-2 Air Base is a medium airport in Soltsy, Novgorod Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 131 ft (40 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at XLLL 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, 05/23, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for XLLL 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 Soltsy-2 Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staraya Russa Air Base | ULNR | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Krechevitsy Air Base | ULLK | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Princess Olga Pskov International Airport | ULOO | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Ostrov Naval Air Base | RU-0064 | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Smuravyovo Air Base | RU-5376 | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Soltsy-2 Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 131 ft field elevation of Soltsy-2 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 Soltsy-2 Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Soltsy-2 Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Soltsy-2 Air Base is RU-10049, 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 Soltsy-2 Air Base above sea level?
Soltsy-2 Air Base sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Soltsy-2 Air Base located?
The airport lies at 58.1395, 30.3304 — in Soltsy, Novgorod Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Staraya Russa Air Base, about 65 km away.
Does XLLL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for XLLL 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 Soltsy-2 Air Base?
Soltsy-2 Air Base has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.