Shaykovka Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Shaykovka Air Base (ICAO: RU-9942) is a medium-sized airport serving Kirov, Russia. It lies at 54.2267° N, 34.3717° E, 666 ft (203 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shaykovka Air Base
Shaykovka Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kirov in Russia. It is identified by the ICAO code RU-9942. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Shaykovka Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 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 666 ft (203 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Seshcha Air Base about 88 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaykovka Air Base
Where is Shaykovka Air Base located?
Shaykovka Air Base is located in Kirov, Russia. Its coordinates are 54.2267° N, 34.3717° E.
What is the airport code for Shaykovka Air Base?
Shaykovka Air Base has an ICAO code of RU-9942.
How long is the runway at Shaykovka Air Base?
Shaykovka Air Base's longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Shaykovka Air Base have?
Shaykovka Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Shaykovka Air Base a major airport?
Shaykovka Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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