Kansk Air Base (XNKG)
Medium airport · Kansk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Kansk Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-3880 |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°7'24" E 95°39'48" 56.12330, 95.66330 |
| Location | Kansk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Kansk Air Base at a glance
Kansk Air Base is a medium airport in Kansk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. The field elevation of 1,037 ft (316 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at XNKG 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, 06/24, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for XNKG 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 Kansk Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport | UNKM | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Krasnoyarsk International Airport | UNKL | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Achinsk Airport | UNKS | 315 km (170 NM) |
| Yeniseysk Airport | UNII | 337 km (182 NM) |
| Bratsk Airport | UIBB | 374 km (202 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kansk Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,037 ft field elevation of Kansk 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 Kansk Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kansk Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kansk Air Base is RU-3880, 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 Kansk Air Base above sea level?
Kansk Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kansk Air Base located?
The airport lies at 56.1233, 95.6633 — in Kansk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport, about 193 km away.
Does XNKG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for XNKG 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 Kansk Air Base?
Kansk Air Base has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.