Bratsk Airport

UIBB / BTK

Bratsk, RU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -17°C
6 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UIBB 051000Z 15003MPS 110V180 9999 NSC M07/M17 Q1017 R12/810255 NOSIG RMK QFE720/0960
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
963 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,610 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,498 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -756 ft
ISA Deviation: -18.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UIBB 050800Z 0509/0609 15004G10MPS 9999 -SHSN BKN020CB TEMPO 0509/0609 2900 -SHSN
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:19Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IBB
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
10,368 ft 197 ft CON 114°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UIBB

9,715 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.6%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
15.5%
LIFR
6.3%

Bratsk Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.8% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Temperature Range

Average: -11°C
Range: -42°C to 22°C
-42°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Statistics computed from 9,715 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bratsk Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UIBB
IATA Code: BTK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,610 ft MSL

Location

City: Bratsk
Country: RU
Latitude: 56.370602°
Longitude: 101.697998°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 10,368 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Bratsk Airport

Overview

Bratsk Airport serves the industrial city of Bratsk in the Irkutsk Region of Russia, strategically located in Eastern Siberia. As a medium-sized airport situated at 1610 ft MSL, it supports regional transportation needs in a challenging northern geographical context.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bratsk Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 57% of observations. Pilots can expect substantial temperature range from -42°C to 22°C, with an average of -9°C, indicating potential significant thermal variations that require careful pre-flight planning and equipment considerations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (12/30) with a substantial length of 10,368 feet, constructed with concrete (CON). Its geographical coordinates at 56.370602, 101.697998 place it in a region characterized by complex terrain and potentially challenging meteorological conditions typical of Eastern Siberian landscapes.

Approach Considerations

Flight visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (below 3SM), and only 1.4% of observations reporting fog. Pilots should note the most favorable VFR months are September, October, and January, which offer the most consistent flying conditions for operations.

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.