Provideniya Bay Airport

UHMD / PVS

Chukotka, RU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
05:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -22°C
10 kt
10°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UHMD 050500Z 01005MPS CAVOK M17/M22 Q1016 RMK QFE762/1016
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (72 ft)
Pressure Alt
-11 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,834 ft
ISA Deviation: -31.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UHMD 050149Z 0503/0509 05003G08MPS 9999 FEW010 SCT030 TEMPO 0503/0509 36008G13MPS DRSN SCT005 BKN017
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HMD
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
7,190 ft 240 ft GRS 22°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UHMD

1,836 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.6%
MVFR
26.3%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
8%

Provideniya Bay Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.2% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 11°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, December.

Temperature Range

Average: -6.4°C
Range: -27°C to 11°C
-27°C 11°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

February March December

Statistics computed from 1,836 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Provideniya Bay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UHMD
IATA Code: PVS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 72 ft MSL

Location

City: Chukotka
Country: RU
Latitude: 64.378098°
Longitude: -173.242996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+12

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,190 ft
Width: 240 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Provideniya Bay Airport

Overview

Provideniya Bay Airport serves the remote Chukotka region in far northeastern Russia, situated near the Bering Sea coast. As a medium-sized airport at 72 feet elevation, it provides critical transportation infrastructure in an extremely isolated geographical area with limited regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable visual flight conditions, with VFR predominating at 58.7% of observations and marginal VFR at 30.1%. Temperature ranges widely from -24°C to 11°C, with an average of -3.2°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature variations. Average visibility remains excellent at 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features a single grass surface runway (02/20) spanning 7,190 feet, suitable for medium aircraft operations. Its location in the Chukotka region suggests challenging subarctic terrain with potential for rapid meteorological changes typical of high-latitude environments near the Bering Sea.

Approach Considerations

Given the limited weather data showing calm wind conditions, runway 02/20 can likely be used flexibly without strong directional wind constraints. Pilots should prepare for potential low-visibility scenarios, as 11.1% of observations indicate instrument meteorological conditions (IFR or LIFR), particularly during winter months.

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.