Yelizovo Airport

UHPP / PKC

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RU

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
4 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UHPP 180700Z 18002MPS 9999 FEW040CB SCT061 04/M08 Q1008 R34L/CLRD62 NOSIG RMK MT OBSC QFE752/1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 131 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 6,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,131 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,231 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Yelizovo Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 6,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft (CB), scattered at 6,100 ft. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 4,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of -8°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Snow, Showers Snow, Mist. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Showers Snow, Mist between 10:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (131 ft)
Pressure Alt
289 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,000 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UHPP 180439Z 1806/1912 36003G10MPS 9999 SCT030CB BKN050 BECMG 1808/1810 4000 -SHSN BKN012 OVC020CB TEMPO 1810/1912 16005G12MPS 1000 SHSN BR VV003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:43Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
08:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Showers Snow
10:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Showers Snow, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HPP
12 ✈️
30
16L ✈️
34R
16R ✈️
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
735 ft 50 ft ASP 118°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 16L
11,155 ft 197 ft CON 157°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 16R
8,235 ft 197 ft CON 157°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UHPP

8,687 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.8%
MVFR
15%
IFR
7.4%
LIFR
6.8%

Yelizovo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.2% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Temperature Range

Average: -1.2°C
Range: -23°C to 20°C
-23°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Statistics computed from 8,687 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yelizovo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UHPP
IATA Code: PKC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 131 ft MSL

Location

City: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Country: RU
Latitude: 53.167640°
Longitude: 158.451863°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 735 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16L/34R
Length: 11,155 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 8,235 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Yelizovo Airport

Overview

Yelizovo Airport serves Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, located in the far eastern region of Russia. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it is the primary aviation gateway to the Kamchatka Peninsula, supporting regional and international operations at an elevation of 131 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions 75% of the time, with Marginal VFR occurring in 11.6% of observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -23°C to 20°C, with an average of -0.5°C. September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways: a shorter 735-foot asphalt surface (12/30) and two longer concrete runways measuring 11,155 feet (16L/34R) and 8,235 feet (16R/34L). Its geographic location in the Kamchatka Peninsula suggests potential for complex terrain and maritime weather influences that pilots should carefully consider during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

With consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (0.6%), approaches to Yelizovo Airport generally present favorable conditions. While wind data in the provided statistics appears incomplete, pilots should review current meteorological information and NOTAMs for the most accurate approach considerations.

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.