Kryvyi Rih International Airport

UKDR / KWG

Kryvyi Rih, UA

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Kryvyi Rih International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UKDR
IATA Code: KWG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 408 ft MSL

Location

City: Kryvyi Rih
Country: UA
Latitude: 48.043301°
Longitude: 33.209999°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Kryvyi Rih International Airport

Overview

Kryvyi Rih International Airport serves the industrial region of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in central Ukraine. Located at 48.043301, 33.209999, the airport sits at an elevation of 408 feet above mean sea level and provides aviation services to the significant mining and industrial center of Kryvyi Rih.

Flying Conditions

The airport's moderate elevation of 408 ft MSL suggests relatively stable atmospheric conditions typical of the Ukrainian steppe region. Pilots should anticipate potential seasonal variations in temperature and wind patterns that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during approach and landing.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (18/36) with a substantial length of 8,202 feet constructed of concrete (CON). Its geographical position in central Ukraine provides a strategic location for regional and potentially international aviation operations, with terrain characteristics consistent with the surrounding flat steppe landscape.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 offers flexibility for approaches based on prevailing wind conditions. The extensive runway length of 8,202 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and provides ample space for safe landing and takeoff operations across various meteorological scenarios.

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Official Data Sources

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