Novy Urengoy Airport

USMU / NUX

Novy Urengoy, RU

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Novy Urengoy Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: USMU
IATA Code: NUX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 210 ft MSL

Location

City: Novy Urengoy
Country: RU
Latitude: 66.069397°
Longitude: 76.520302°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,366 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No

About Novy Urengoy Airport

Overview

Novy Urengoy Airport serves the remote industrial city located in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug of northern Russia. Positioned at 66.069397°N, 76.520302°E, the airport is critical for supporting regional transportation in this Arctic industrial region. As a medium-sized airport with substantial infrastructure, it plays a key role in connecting this gas-rich area with other parts of Russia.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 210 feet MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude environment typical of the West Siberian Plain. Given its high latitude location, pilots should anticipate significant seasonal weather variations, with potential for challenging winter conditions including low visibility and extreme cold. The single concrete runway (09/27) at 8,366 feet provides substantial landing surface for most medium-sized aircraft.

Notable Features

Novy Urengoy's geographic positioning places it within the challenging Arctic climate zone, characterized by long winters and short summers. The airport's concrete runway oriented at 09/27 suggests design considerations for handling harsh environmental conditions. Its strategic location supports industrial operations in the region, particularly related to natural gas extraction and transportation.

Approach Considerations

The single runway's length of 8,366 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types common to regional operations. Pilots should be prepared for potential crosswind conditions given the runway's east-west orientation. Standard approach procedures should account for the Arctic environment, with particular attention to potential rapid weather changes and reduced visibility during winter months.

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Official Data Sources

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