Nizhnevartovsk Airport

USNN / NJC

Nizhnevartovsk, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -25°C
10 kt
110°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR USNN 041330Z 11005MPS CAVOK M21/M25 Q1019 R03/410165 NOSIG RMK QFE760
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (177 ft)
Pressure Alt
5 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -4,273 ft
ISA Deviation: -35.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF USNN 041057Z 0412/0512 08003G08MPS 9999 SCT020 BECMG 0421/0423 03003G08MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SNN
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
10,499 ft 197 ft ASP 42°
1.7 kt 9.8 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 - USNN

8,182 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.4%
MVFR
17.4%
IFR
15%
LIFR
6.1%

Nizhnevartovsk Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 21.1% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, January.

Temperature Range

Average: -12.5°C
Range: -42°C to 20°C
-42°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September January

Statistics computed from 8,182 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nizhnevartovsk Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: USNN
IATA Code: NJC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 177 ft MSL

Location

City: Nizhnevartovsk
Country: RU
Latitude: 60.949299°
Longitude: 76.483597°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Nizhnevartovsk Airport

Overview

Nizhnevartovsk Airport serves the oil-rich region of western Siberia, located in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia. The medium-sized airport supports critical transportation infrastructure for the local energy industry, connecting Nizhnevartovsk with other regional and national destinations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 59.5% of observations. Marginal VFR and Instrument Flight Rules conditions are also common, comprising 18.1% and 15.7% of recorded weather, respectively. The extreme temperature range from -42°C to 20°C demands careful preflight planning and equipment considerations.

Notable Features

The airport sits at a modest elevation of 177 feet mean sea level, positioned in a flat, potentially challenging Arctic/subarctic landscape. The single runway 03/21 provides a substantial 10,499-foot asphalt surface, suitable for supporting medium to large aircraft operations in this remote Siberian region.

Approach Considerations

With minimal wind data provided, standard runway operations are likely. The airport experiences minimal fog (3.5% of observations) and maintains good average visibility of 10 statute miles. September, January, and December represent the most consistent Visual Flight Rules months for pilots planning operations to Nizhnevartovsk.

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.