Rzhev Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Rzhev Air Base (ICAO: RU-9937) is a medium-sized airport serving Rzhev, Russia. It lies at 56.2600° N, 34.4083° E, 636 ft (194 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rzhev Air Base
Rzhev Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Rzhev in Russia. It is identified by the ICAO code RU-9937. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Rzhev Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8203 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 636 ft (194 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Migalovo Air Base (KLD) about 104 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 ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rzhev Air Base
Where is Rzhev Air Base located?
Rzhev Air Base is located in Rzhev, Russia. Its coordinates are 56.2600° N, 34.4083° E.
What is the airport code for Rzhev Air Base?
Rzhev Air Base has an ICAO code of RU-9937.
How long is the runway at Rzhev Air Base?
Rzhev Air Base's longest runway is about 2500 m (8203 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Rzhev Air Base have?
Rzhev Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Rzhev Air Base a major airport?
Rzhev Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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