Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport

UHKM / GVN

Sovetskaya Gavan, RU

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Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UHKM
IATA Code: GVN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 768 ft MSL

Location

City: Sovetskaya Gavan
Country: RU
Latitude: 48.925067°
Longitude: 140.035348°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport

Overview

Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport serves the maritime region of Russia's Far East, located in the Khabarovsk Krai. Positioned at 48.925067°N, 140.035348°E, this medium-sized airport operates at an elevation of 768 feet above mean sea level, providing critical transportation infrastructure for the local area.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation and coastal location suggest variable weather conditions typical of the Far Eastern maritime climate. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime influences including potential low visibility, changing wind conditions, and seasonal temperature variations that can impact aircraft performance.

Notable Features

Sovetskaya Gavan Airport features a substantial concrete runway (09/27) measuring 9,842 feet in length, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's geographic positioning near the Sea of Okhotsk suggests potential for challenging wind conditions and rapid meteorological changes.

Approach Considerations

The runway's orientation of 09/27 indicates potential crosswind scenarios depending on prevailing wind directions. Pilots should carefully review current meteorological conditions and prepare for potential wind shear or turbulence associated with the airport's coastal and terrain-influenced location.

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Official Data Sources

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