Khankala Air Base (XRMU)
Medium airport · Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Khankala Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | XRMU |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°17'53" E 45°47'3" 43.29810, 45.78410 |
| Location | Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,210 ft (2502 m) | 148 ft | ASPHALT | No |
Khankala Air Base at a glance
Khankala Air Base is a medium airport in Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia. The field elevation of 548 ft (167 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at XRMU 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 8,210 ft (2502 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for XRMU 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 Khankala Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport | URMG | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Magas Airport | URMS | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport | URMO | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Mozdok Air Base | RU-0152 | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Makhachkala Uytash International Airport | URML | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Khankala Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 548 ft field elevation of Khankala 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 Khankala Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Khankala Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Khankala Air Base is XRMU, 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 Khankala Air Base above sea level?
Khankala Air Base sits at an elevation of 548 feet (167 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Khankala Air Base located?
The airport lies at 43.2981, 45.7841 — in Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport, about 12 km away.
Does XRMU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for XRMU 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 Khankala Air Base?
Khankala Air Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,210 ft (2502 m) with a ASPHALT surface.