Sabetta International Airport

USDA / SBT

Sabetta, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-35°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -39°C
8 kt
40°
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR USDA 040900Z 04004MPS 9000 NSC M35/M39 Q1023 R04/310168 NOSIG RMK QFE766/1022
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (46 ft)
Pressure Alt
-247 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -6,236 ft
ISA Deviation: -49.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF USDA 040800Z 0409/0418 06004G10MPS 6000 FEW002 SCT016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:14Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SDA
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
8,858 ft 151 ft CON
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - USDA

7,717 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.9%
MVFR
14%
IFR
12.8%
LIFR
10.3%

Sabetta International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 23.1% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -40°C to 11°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, November.

Temperature Range

Average: -16.4°C
Range: -40°C to 11°C
-40°C 11°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September March November

Statistics computed from 7,717 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sabetta International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: USDA
IATA Code: SBT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Sabetta
Country: RU
Latitude: 71.219167°
Longitude: 72.052222°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 8,858 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Sabetta International Airport

Overview

Sabetta International Airport serves the remote Yamal Peninsula in northern Russia, strategically positioned near significant natural gas infrastructure. Located at 71.219167, 72.052222, the airport supports critical industrial and transportation needs in this Arctic region, with an elevation of 46 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sabetta are characterized by extreme variability, with temperature ranges from -36°C to 11°C and an average temperature of -12.5°C. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevail 65.6% of the time, while Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions occur 20.8% of the time, presenting significant challenges for pilots during winter months.

Notable Features

The airport features a single concrete runway (04/22) measuring 8,858 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its high-latitude location in the Arctic zone means pilots must be prepared for rapidly changing meteorological conditions and potential severe winter weather challenges.

Approach Considerations

With minimal wind variability and a single runway orientation, approach strategies at Sabetta International Airport should prioritize standard instrument procedures. Pilots should anticipate potential low visibility conditions, particularly during winter months when fog occurs 1.3% of the time and MVFR/IFR/LIFR conditions combine to affect 34.4% of observations.

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.