Yoshkar-Ola Airport

UWKJ / JOK

Yoshkar-Ola, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:30Z

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Currently using: UWKS
Weather Source: Cheboksary Airport (UWKS)
Distance: 41nm / 76km from UWKJ

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
4 kt
150°
8 km
Visibility
1,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UWKS 042130Z 15002MPS 8000 -SN OVC013 M07/M08 Q1009 R06/220250 NOSIG RMK QFE741

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 348 ft
OVC 1,300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,648 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (348 ft)
Pressure Alt
476 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,080 ft
ISA Deviation: -21.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UWKS 041646Z 0418/0503 12003G08MPS 6000 -SN BKN016 TXM06/0418Z TNM11/0424Z TEMPO 0418/0422 BKN006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:01Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
Light Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WKJ
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
7,874 ft 0 ft ASP
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Yoshkar-Ola Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UWKJ
IATA Code: JOK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 348 ft MSL

Location

City: Yoshkar-Ola
Country: RU
Latitude: 56.700600°
Longitude: 47.904701°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yoshkar-Ola Airport

Overview

Yoshkar-Ola Airport serves the capital city of the Mari El Republic in Russia, located in the Volga Federal District. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway measuring 7,874 feet, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region. The airport supports regional and potentially some limited commercial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Situated at an elevation of 348 feet above mean sea level, Yoshkar-Ola Airport experiences typical continental Russian climate conditions with significant seasonal temperature variations. Pilots should anticipate potential challenging weather transitions between summer and winter seasons, which can dramatically affect aircraft performance and approach conditions. The airport's inland location suggests potential for variable wind patterns and atmospheric stability.

Notable Features

The airport's runway orientation of 16/34 indicates a northwest to southeast alignment, which may influence approach and departure strategies depending on prevailing wind conditions. Its asphalt surface provides a standard operating platform for medium-sized aircraft. The geographical coordinates (56.700600, 47.904701) place the airport in a region with relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Volga region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34's substantial length of 7,874 feet offers significant operational flexibility for most medium-sized aircraft. Pilots should prepare standard approach procedures considering the airport's moderate elevation and potential regional meteorological variations. Wind assessment during approach will be critical given the runway's linear northwest-southeast orientation.

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

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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.