Chkalovskiy Air Base (CKL): Codes, Runways & Location
Chkalovskiy Air Base (IATA: CKL · ICAO: UUMU) is a medium-sized airport serving Moscow, Russia. It lies at 55.8783° N, 38.0617° E, 499 ft (152 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chkalovskiy Air Base
Chkalovskiy Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Moscow in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code CKL and the ICAO code UUMU. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Chkalovskiy Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 499 ft (152 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Myachkovo Airfield about 36 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 ≈ 3,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chkalovskiy Air Base
Where is Chkalovskiy Air Base located?
Chkalovskiy Air Base is located in Moscow, Russia. Its coordinates are 55.8783° N, 38.0617° E.
What is the airport code for Chkalovskiy Air Base?
Chkalovskiy Air Base has an IATA code of CKL and an ICAO code of UUMU.
How long is the runway at Chkalovskiy Air Base?
Chkalovskiy Air Base's longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Chkalovskiy Air Base have?
Chkalovskiy Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Chkalovskiy Air Base a major airport?
Chkalovskiy Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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