Danilovo Air Base (XWKD)
Medium airport · Yoshkar Ola, Mari El Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Danilovo Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-4421 |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°39'36" E 48°1'60" 56.66000, 48.03330 |
| Location | Yoshkar Ola, Mari El Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,710 ft (2350 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Danilovo Air Base at a glance
Danilovo Air Base is a medium airport in Yoshkar Ola, Mari El Republic, Russia. The field elevation of 384 ft (117 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at XWKD 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, 16/34, offers 7,710 ft (2350 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for XWKD 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 Danilovo Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yoshkar-Ola Airport | UWKJ | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Cheboksary Airport | UWKS | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Borisoglebskoye Airport | UWKG | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Kazan International Airport | UWKD | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Pobedilovo Airport | USKK | 219 km (118 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Danilovo Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 384 ft field elevation of Danilovo 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 Danilovo Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Danilovo Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Danilovo Air Base is RU-4421, 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 Danilovo Air Base above sea level?
Danilovo Air Base sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Danilovo Air Base located?
The airport lies at 56.6600, 48.0333 — in Yoshkar Ola, Mari El Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yoshkar-Ola Airport, about 9 km away.
Does XWKD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for XWKD 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 Danilovo Air Base?
Danilovo Air Base has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,710 ft (2350 m) with a CON surface.