Ignatyevo Airport

UHBB / BQS

Blagoveschensk, RU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 00:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
00:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -20°C
2 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UHBB 050030Z 23001MPS 9999 FEW033 M15/M20 Q1026 R36/490252 NOSIG RMK QFE752/1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 638 ft
FEW 3,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,938 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (638 ft)
Pressure Alt
256 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,191 ft
ISA Deviation: -28.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UHBB 042245Z 0500/0524 28003MPS 9999 SCT033
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HBB
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
9,256 ft 148 ft ASP 168°
1.3 kt 1.5 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UHBB

7,078 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87%
MVFR
6.2%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
2.7%

Ignatyevo Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -35°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, February.

Temperature Range

Average: -10.6°C
Range: -35°C to 26°C
-35°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

October January February

Statistics computed from 7,078 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ignatyevo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UHBB
IATA Code: BQS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 638 ft MSL

Location

City: Blagoveschensk
Country: RU
Latitude: 50.425400°
Longitude: 127.412003°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 9,256 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ignatyevo Airport

Overview

Ignatyevo Airport serves Blagoveschensk, a significant city in Russia's Far Eastern region. Located at 50.425400, 127.412003 with an elevation of 638 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Amur Oblast region.

Flying Conditions

Statistical analysis reveals predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with 85.9% of observations supporting VFR operations. Temperature variations are extreme, ranging from -35°C to 26°C with an average of -8.8°C, presenting significant seasonal challenges for flight planning and aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 18/36 measuring 9,256 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its location in the Far Eastern region suggests potential for challenging meteorological conditions, particularly during winter months.

Approach Considerations

With minimal wind variability and consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, approaches to Ignatyevo Airport generally offer stable conditions. Pilots should note that only 4% of observations indicate IFR conditions, making visual approaches feasible during most operational periods.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.