Palana Airport

UHPL

Palana, RU

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Palana Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UHPL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 112 ft MSL

Location

City: Palana
Country: RU
Latitude: 59.082064°
Longitude: 159.891577°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway information not available

About Palana Airport

Overview

Palana Airport serves the Palana region in Russia, located at coordinates 59.082064, 159.891577 on the Kamchatka Peninsula. As a medium airport situated at 112 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for this remote northeastern Russian location.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 112 ft MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude environment typical of coastal regions in Kamchatka. Pilots should anticipate maritime weather influences characteristic of the peninsula, including potential rapid visibility changes and wind variations due to complex local terrain and proximity to the Pacific Ocean.

Notable Features

Palana Airport is positioned in a geographically dynamic region known for its volcanic landscape and challenging meteorological conditions. The airport's location near 59 degrees north latitude suggests potential for significant seasonal daylight variations and potential meteorological complexities associated with high-latitude aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

Given the airport's coastal and peninsular location, pilots should prepare for potential crosswind conditions and be attentive to local terrain interactions with wind patterns. While specific runway details are not provided, standard instrument approach procedures and careful preflight planning are recommended for operations in this remote Russian airport environment.

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

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

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.