Vanavara Airport

UNIW / VAQ

Vanavara, RU

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Vanavara Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UNIW
IATA Code: VAQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 892 ft MSL

Location

City: Vanavara
Country: RU
Latitude: 60.356229°
Longitude: 102.309641°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 4,592 ft
Width: 72 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Vanavara Airport

Overview

Vanavara Airport serves the remote region of Krasnoyarsk Krai in central Siberia, Russia. Located at 60.356229° N latitude and 102.309641° E longitude, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for an isolated geographical area with limited ground access.

Flying Conditions

Situated at an elevation of 892 feet MSL, Vanavara Airport experiences typical Siberian continental climate conditions with significant seasonal temperature variations. Pilots should anticipate potential challenging weather patterns characterized by long, cold winters and short summers, which can impact flight operations and aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The airport features a single concrete runway (06/24) measuring 4,592 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic position in a densely forested region of central Siberia means pilots must be prepared for terrain-related navigation challenges and potential limited visual references during certain weather conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 provides the primary approach axis, with its orientation potentially influenced by prevailing regional wind patterns. Given the airport's remote location and single runway, pilots should ensure comprehensive pre-flight planning and maintain heightened situational awareness during approach and landing phases.

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.