Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base (ICAO: RU-9129) is a medium-sized airport serving Vorkuta, Russia. It lies at 67.4633° N, 64.3067° E, 630 ft (192 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base
Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vorkuta in Russia. It is identified by the ICAO code RU-9129. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11482 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 630 ft (192 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Vorkuta Airport (VKT) about 14 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base
Where is Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base located?
Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base is located in Vorkuta, Russia. Its coordinates are 67.4633° N, 64.3067° E.
What is the airport code for Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base?
Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base has an ICAO code of RU-9129.
How long is the runway at Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base?
Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base's longest runway is about 3500 m (11482 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base have?
Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base a major airport?
Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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