Magnitogorsk International Airport

USCM / MQF

Magnitogorsk, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
06:00Z

🌅 Dawn
MVFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
12 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1003 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR USCM 040600Z 19006MPS 9999 -SHSN OVC020CB M01/M01 Q1003 R18/490234 TEMPO 22012MPS 1500 SHSN FZRA RMK QFE715

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,430 ft
OVC 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
OVC (CB)
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,430 ft AMSL
QNH
1003 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
955 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,430 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,738 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 161 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF USCM 040451Z 0406/0415 19005G14MPS 6000 -SN BKN016 TEMPO 0406/0409 1100 FZRA SN BKN004 BECMG 0409/0410 23005G15MPS BECMG 0413/0414 8000 -SHRA BKN016CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:25Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
Light Snow
09:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR
13:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SCM
36
18 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 36/18
Active: 18
10,663 ft 148 ft CON 16°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - USCM

8,038 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.6%
MVFR
25%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
11.6%

Magnitogorsk International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.4% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 10.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Temperature Range

Average: -5.1°C
Range: -32°C to 28°C
-32°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 10.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Statistics computed from 8,038 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Magnitogorsk International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: USCM
IATA Code: MQF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,430 ft MSL

Location

City: Magnitogorsk
Country: RU
Latitude: 53.393101°
Longitude: 58.755699°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 36/18
Length: 10,663 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Magnitogorsk International Airport

Overview

Magnitogorsk International Airport serves the industrial city of Magnitogorsk in Russia, located in the southern Ural Mountains region. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 10,663-foot concrete runway, the facility supports regional and potentially international commercial and cargo operations. Its strategic location provides critical aviation infrastructure in an important industrial area of Russia.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Magnitogorsk demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 55.4% of the time. Pilots can expect challenging meteorological environments, with Marginal VFR and Instrument Flight Rules conditions occurring in 44.6% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -32°C to 28°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations that demand careful aircraft and operational planning.

Notable Features

Positioned at an elevation of 1,430 feet mean sea level, Magnitogorsk International Airport is situated in a terrain-complex region of the Ural Mountains. The airport's single runway (36/18) provides comprehensive landing capabilities for various aircraft types. Fog is present in 10.3% of observations, which could impact visibility and require instrument approach procedures.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations, offering the most consistent weather conditions. The airport's comprehensive runway length of 10,663 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and provides substantial landing and takeoff margins. Pilots should anticipate potential low-visibility conditions and be prepared for instrument approach requirements during non-peak months.

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.