Engels Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Engels Air Base (ICAO: RU-8602) is a medium-sized airport serving Saratov, Russia. It lies at 51.4805° N, 46.2150° E, 121 ft (37 m) above sea level.
Overview of Engels Air Base
Engels Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Saratov in Russia. It is identified by the ICAO code RU-8602. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Engels Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3498 m (11475 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 121 ft (37 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gagarin International Airport (GSV) about 26 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 ≈ 3,498 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Engels Air Base
Where is Engels Air Base located?
Engels Air Base is located in Saratov, Russia. Its coordinates are 51.4805° N, 46.2150° E.
What is the airport code for Engels Air Base?
Engels Air Base has an ICAO code of RU-8602.
How long is the runway at Engels Air Base?
Engels Air Base's longest runway is about 3498 m (11475 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Engels Air Base have?
Engels Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Engels Air Base a major airport?
Engels Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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