Elista Airport (ESL): Codes, Runways & Location
Elista Airport (IATA: ESL · ICAO: URWI) is a medium-sized airport serving Elista, Russia. It lies at 46.3739° N, 44.3309° E, 501 ft (153 m) above sea level.
Overview of Elista Airport
Elista Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Elista in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code ESL and the ICAO code URWI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Elista Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 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 surfaces: asphalt, dirt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 501 ft (153 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Budyonnovsk Air Base about 173 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 ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elista Airport
Where is Elista Airport located?
Elista Airport is located in Elista, Russia. Its coordinates are 46.3739° N, 44.3309° E.
What is the airport code for Elista Airport?
Elista Airport has an IATA code of ESL and an ICAO code of URWI.
How long is the runway at Elista Airport?
Elista Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Elista Airport have?
Elista Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, dirt surfacing.
Is Elista Airport a major airport?
Elista Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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