Balashov Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Balashov Air Base (ICAO: RU-0010) is a medium-sized airport serving Balashov, Russia. It lies at 51.5317° N, 43.3017° E, 568 ft (173 m) above sea level.
Overview of Balashov Air Base
Balashov Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Balashov in Russia. It is identified by the ICAO code RU-0010. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Balashov Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2000 m (6561 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 568 ft (173 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Borisoglebsk Air Base about 80 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,000 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balashov Air Base
Where is Balashov Air Base located?
Balashov Air Base is located in Balashov, Russia. Its coordinates are 51.5317° N, 43.3017° E.
What is the airport code for Balashov Air Base?
Balashov Air Base has an ICAO code of RU-0010.
How long is the runway at Balashov Air Base?
Balashov Air Base's longest runway is about 2000 m (6561 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Balashov Air Base have?
Balashov Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Balashov Air Base a major airport?
Balashov Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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