Chita-Kadala International Airport

UIAA / HTA

Chita, RU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
05:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -21°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UIAA 050530Z 00000MPS 9999 NSC M12/M21 Q1026 R29/CLRD63 NOSIG RMK QFE710/0947
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
950 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,272 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,890 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -805 ft
ISA Deviation: -22.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UIAA 050200Z 0503/0603 21003MPS 9999 NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IAA
11L
29R
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 9,430 ft 184 ft CON 100°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
100° angle
11L/29R 5,905 ft 245 ft GRS 101°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
101° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UIAA

9,531 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.4%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
0.7%

Chita-Kadala International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -40°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Temperature Range

Average: -10.5°C
Range: -40°C to 26°C
-40°C 26°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Statistics computed from 9,531 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chita-Kadala International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UIAA
IATA Code: HTA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,272 ft MSL

Location

City: Chita
Country: RU
Latitude: 52.026299°
Longitude: 113.306000°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 9,430 ft
Width: 184 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 11L/29R
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 245 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Chita-Kadala International Airport

Overview

Chita-Kadala International Airport serves the Zabaykalsky Krai region in eastern Russia, located near the city of Chita. The airport is a medium-sized international facility positioned at an elevation of 2,272 feet above mean sea level, with coordinates that place it in a significant transportation corridor of the Russian Far East.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 84.8% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Temperature variations are extreme, ranging from -40°C to 26°C with an average of -8.2°C, requiring careful aircraft and pilot preparation. Visibility is consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 9,430-foot concrete runway (11/29) and a 5,905-foot grass runway (11L/29R). Its location in eastern Russia suggests potential challenges from continental climate conditions, including potential winter operational restrictions and significant temperature fluctuations that could impact aircraft performance.

Approach Considerations

Based on available data, October through November represent the most stable flying months with highest probability of favorable conditions. The dual runway configuration allows for operational flexibility, though specific wind data suggests careful preflight planning will be critical due to limited wind information in the provided METAR observations.

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.