Begishevo Airport

UWKE / NBC

Nizhnekamsk, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
09:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -13°C
8 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UWKE 040930Z 36004MPS 9999 FEW011 M11/M13 Q1007 R03/420250 NOSIG RMK QFE739/0985

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 643 ft
FEW 1,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,743 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (643 ft)
Pressure Alt
831 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,135 ft
ISA Deviation: -24.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UWKE 040800Z 0409/0509 01003G10MPS 9999 BKN016 TEMPO 0409/0415 34006G14MPS 6000 -SN BLSN BKN005 BECMG 0415/0417 32003MPS TEMPO 0500/0506 BKN005 BECMG 0503/0504 07003G09MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
15:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WKE
03 ✈️
21
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
8,209 ft 138 ft ASP 34°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
5,620 ft 190 ft GRS 47°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UWKE

8,873 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
39.7%
MVFR
22.4%
IFR
23.9%
LIFR
14%

Begishevo Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 39.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 37.9% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Temperature Range

Average: -3.1°C
Range: -28°C to 26°C
-28°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Statistics computed from 8,873 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Begishevo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UWKE
IATA Code: NBC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 643 ft MSL

Location

City: Nizhnekamsk
Country: RU
Latitude: 55.564701°
Longitude: 52.092499°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,209 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04/22
Length: 5,620 ft
Width: 190 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Begishevo Airport

Overview

Begishevo Airport serves the Nizhnekamsk region in Russia, situated at an elevation of 643 feet MSL. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with two distinct runways, offering flexible approach and landing options for various aircraft types. Its strategic location provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding urban and industrial area.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions at Begishevo, with significant seasonal temperature range from -28°C to 26°C. Flight rules are predominantly VFR (41.1%), with substantial periods of MVFR (22.9%), IFR (21%), and occasional LIFR (15%) conditions. Visibility consistently remains strong, averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways with different surface compositions: runway 03/21 is asphalt (8,209 ft long) and runway 04/22 is grass (5,620 ft long). These multiple runway options provide operational flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions. The airport's geographical coordinates at 55.564701, 52.092499 place it in a region with potentially complex meteorological transitions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most favorable VFR months for operations at Begishevo Airport. While wind data in the provided statistics appears incomplete, pilots should prepare for potential variability in approach conditions. The dual runway configuration allows for adaptable landing strategies based on current meteorological conditions.

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.