Provideniya Bay Airport

UHMD / PVS

Chukotka, RU

Last Updated
May 15, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
05:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
3,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UHMD 150500Z 00000MPS 9999 -RA OVC036 02/01 Q1009 RMK QFE756/1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 72 ft
OVC 3,600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,672 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Provideniya Bay Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 5.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (0°) at 0 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3600 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 2°C (36°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 6 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Snow, Heavy Showers SNRA. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Heavy Showers SNRA between 03:00Z and 09:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (72 ft)
Pressure Alt
200 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,343 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UHMD 150150Z 1503/1509 18003G08MPS 6000 -SN SCT005 BKN020 TEMPO 1503/1509 0500 +SHSNRA BKN002 BKN015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:14Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HMD
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 7,190 ft 240 ft GRS 22°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
22° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UHMD

2,733 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.4%
MVFR
24.7%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
8.1%

Provideniya Bay Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.9% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 11°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, December, November.

Temperature Range

Average: -6°C
Range: -27°C to 11°C
-27°C 11°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.7%

Best Months for VFR

February December November

Statistics computed from 2,733 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Provideniya Bay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UHMD
IATA Code: PVS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 72 ft MSL

Location

City: Chukotka
Country: RU
Latitude: 64.378098°
Longitude: -173.242996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+12

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,190 ft
Width: 240 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Provideniya Bay Airport

Overview

Provideniya Bay Airport serves the remote Chukotka region in far northeastern Russia, situated near the Bering Sea coast. As a medium-sized airport at 72 feet elevation, it provides critical transportation infrastructure in an extremely isolated geographical area with limited regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable visual flight conditions, with VFR predominating at 58.7% of observations and marginal VFR at 30.1%. Temperature ranges widely from -24°C to 11°C, with an average of -3.2°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature variations. Average visibility remains excellent at 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features a single grass surface runway (02/20) spanning 7,190 feet, suitable for medium aircraft operations. Its location in the Chukotka region suggests challenging subarctic terrain with potential for rapid meteorological changes typical of high-latitude environments near the Bering Sea.

Approach Considerations

Given the limited weather data showing calm wind conditions, runway 02/20 can likely be used flexibly without strong directional wind constraints. Pilots should prepare for potential low-visibility scenarios, as 11.1% of observations indicate instrument meteorological conditions (IFR or LIFR), particularly during winter months.

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.