Bagay-Baranovka Air Base (XWSB)
Medium airport · Sennoy, Saratov Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Bagay-Baranovka Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-3709 |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°8'23" E 46°58'10" 52.13965, 46.96939 |
| Location | Sennoy, Saratov Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,197 ft (2498 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Bagay-Baranovka Air Base at a glance
Bagay-Baranovka Air Base is a medium airport in Sennoy, Saratov Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 125 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at XWSB 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 8,197 ft (2498 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 XWSB 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 Bagay-Baranovka Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balakovo Airport | UWSB | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Gagarin International Airport | UWSG | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Engels Air Base | RU-8602 | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Penza Airport | UWPP | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Rtishchevo Air Base | RU-10047 | 222 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bagay-Baranovka Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 125 ft field elevation of Bagay-Baranovka 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 Bagay-Baranovka Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Bagay-Baranovka Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Bagay-Baranovka Air Base is RU-3709, 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 Bagay-Baranovka Air Base above sea level?
Bagay-Baranovka Air Base sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bagay-Baranovka Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.1397, 46.9694 — in Sennoy, Saratov Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Balakovo Airport, about 62 km away.
Does XWSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for XWSB 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 Bagay-Baranovka Air Base?
Bagay-Baranovka Air Base has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,197 ft (2498 m) with a CON surface.