Norilsk-Alykel Airport

UOOO / NSK

Norilsk, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -31°C
4 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UOOO 041500Z 09002MPS 9999 FEW036 M27/M31 Q1022 R19/39//60 NOSIG RMK QFE750/1001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 574 ft
FEW 3,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,174 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (574 ft)
Pressure Alt
312 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -4,590 ft
ISA Deviation: -40.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UOOO 041348Z 0415/0515 09003G08MPS 6000 SCT016 TEMPO 0500/0506 04005G12MPS BECMG 0506/0508 04005G12MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:39Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
00:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OOO
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
9,255 ft 148 ft CON 32°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UOOO

6,827 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.4%
MVFR
14.4%
IFR
17.5%
LIFR
18.7%

Norilsk-Alykel Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 36.2% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -43°C to 9°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Temperature Range

Average: -18.9°C
Range: -43°C to 9°C
-43°C 9°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Statistics computed from 6,827 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Norilsk-Alykel Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UOOO
IATA Code: NSK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 574 ft MSL

Location

City: Norilsk
Country: RU
Latitude: 69.311096°
Longitude: 87.332199°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 9,255 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Norilsk-Alykel Airport

Overview

Norilsk-Alykel Airport serves the industrial city of Norilsk in the extreme north of Russia, situated in a remote Arctic region. Located at 574 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 69.311096, 87.332199, the airport is critical infrastructure for transportation in this challenging geographical environment.

Flying Conditions

Statistical analysis reveals complex weather conditions with significant instrument flight requirements. The airport experiences diverse flight rules, with VFR conditions present 47.1% of the time, while IFR and LIFR conditions combine for nearly 38% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -43°C to 9°C, with an average of -16.7°C, presenting significant cold weather operational challenges.

Notable Features

The airport features a single concrete runway (01/19) measuring 9,255 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its high-latitude location at 69° North means extreme seasonal variations and potential challenging meteorological conditions, particularly during winter months when visibility and temperature can significantly impact flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Given the airport's Arctic location, pilots should anticipate potential low visibility scenarios, with fog present in 10.4% of observations. September, December, and October represent the most favorable VFR months, offering more predictable flying conditions. The absence of strong prevailing winds suggests relatively stable approach characteristics across the primary runway.

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.