Mykolaiv International Airport

UKON / NLV

Nikolayev, UA

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Mykolaiv International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UKON
IATA Code: NLV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 184 ft MSL

Location

City: Nikolayev
Country: UA
Latitude: 47.057899°
Longitude: 31.919800°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,438 ft
Width: 144 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05L/23R
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 250 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Mykolaiv International Airport

Overview

Mykolaiv International Airport serves the city of Nikolayev in Ukraine, located at coordinates 47.057899, 31.919800. Situated at an elevation of 184 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport features two runways capable of supporting diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's moderate elevation of 184 ft MSL indicates relatively stable atmospheric conditions typical of southern Ukraine. Pilots should anticipate standard regional weather patterns, with potential seasonal variations that could impact visibility and wind conditions. The two runways (05/23 and 05L/23R) offer flexibility for landing and takeoff under different wind scenarios.

Notable Features

Mykolaiv International Airport boasts two distinct runways with different surface compositions: one asphalted runway (05/23) measuring 8,438 feet, and a grass runway (05L/23R) extending 5,905 feet. The variation in runway surfaces provides operational versatility for different aircraft types and potential maintenance or contingency scenarios. The airport's geographic position suggests potential interactions with local terrain and coastal atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Approach considerations should focus on the two available runways, with 05/23 being the primary asphalted runway at 8,438 feet. Pilots should review current wind conditions to determine optimal runway selection, noting the parallel runway configurations. The substantial runway lengths accommodate a wide range of aircraft performance requirements, providing operational flexibility for arrivals and departures.

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.