Lyambir Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Lyambir Air Base (ICAO: RU-6558) is a medium-sized airport serving Saransk, Russia. It lies at 54.2850° N, 45.1683° E, 653 ft (199 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lyambir Air Base
Lyambir Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Saransk in Russia. It is identified by the ICAO code RU-6558. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Lyambir Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 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. The field elevation is 653 ft (199 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Saransk International Airport (SKX) about 18 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 Lyambir Air Base
Where is Lyambir Air Base located?
Lyambir Air Base is located in Saransk, Russia. Its coordinates are 54.2850° N, 45.1683° E.
What is the airport code for Lyambir Air Base?
Lyambir Air Base has an ICAO code of RU-6558.
How long is the runway at Lyambir Air Base?
Lyambir Air Base's longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Lyambir Air Base have?
Lyambir Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Lyambir Air Base a major airport?
Lyambir Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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