Lebyazhye Air Base (XRWL)
Medium airport · Kamyshin, Volgograd Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Lebyazhye Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | XRWL |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°12'6" E 45°12'30" 50.20170, 45.20830 |
| Location | Kamyshin, Volgograd Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 246 ft | CON | Yes |
Lebyazhye Air Base at a glance
Lebyazhye Air Base is a medium airport in Kamyshin, Volgograd Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 381 ft (116 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at XRWL 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, 03/21, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for XRWL 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 Lebyazhye Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Engels Air Base | RU-8602 | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Volgograd International Airport | URWW | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Kapustin Yar Airfield | RU-0304 | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Gagarin International Airport | UWSG | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Balashov Air Base | RU-0010 | 199 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lebyazhye Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 381 ft field elevation of Lebyazhye 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 Lebyazhye Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Lebyazhye Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Lebyazhye Air Base is XRWL, 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 Lebyazhye Air Base above sea level?
Lebyazhye Air Base sits at an elevation of 381 feet (116 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lebyazhye Air Base located?
The airport lies at 50.2017, 45.2083 — in Kamyshin, Volgograd Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Engels Air Base, about 159 km away.
Does XRWL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for XRWL 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 Lebyazhye Air Base?
Lebyazhye Air Base has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.