Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport

USCC / CEK

Chelyabinsk, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
6 kt
350°
2.9 km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR USCC 040900Z 35003MPS 2900 -SN BR BKN030 M09/M12 Q1005 R27/490540 NOSIG RMK QFE734

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 769 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,769 ft AMSL
QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (769 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,017 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,678 ft
ISA Deviation: -22.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF USCC 040751Z 0409/0509 04003G13MPS 6000 -SN OVC016 TEMPO 0409/0424 0500 SHSN FZFG OVC004 BKN016CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:10Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SCC
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
10,499 ft 197 ft CON 103°
1.0 kt 5.9 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 - USCC

7,886 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.3%
MVFR
15.5%
IFR
8%
LIFR
2.2%

Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.2% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Temperature Range

Average: -5.1°C
Range: -36°C to 28°C
-36°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Statistics computed from 7,886 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: USCC
IATA Code: CEK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 769 ft MSL

Location

City: Chelyabinsk
Country: RU
Latitude: 55.305801°
Longitude: 61.503300°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport

Overview

Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport serves the industrial region of Chelyabinsk in Russia, located at an elevation of 769 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional and potentially some international commercial and cargo operations in the Southern Urals area.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly visual flight conditions, with 73.9% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Seasonal temperature variations are extreme, ranging from -36°C to 28°C, with an average temperature of -2.7°C. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal occurrences of reduced visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial concrete runway 09/27 measuring 10,499 feet in length, capable of supporting various aircraft types. Its location in the Urals region suggests potential for challenging winter meteorological conditions, with a notable presence of fog (2.1% of observations) and significant temperature fluctuations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations based on the statistical data. While specific wind data in the provided information appears incomplete, pilots should prepare for potential winter approach challenges typical of the region's climate and geographical characteristics.

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.