Pulkovo Airport

ULLI / LED

St. Petersburg, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
--
--°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ULLI 041500Z 27008MPS 9999 SCT021 BKN040 02/M02 Q1004 R88/290050 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 78 ft
SCT 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,178 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,078 ft AMSL
QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (78 ft)
Pressure Alt
356 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,185 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ULLI 041357Z 0415/0515 28007G13MPS 6000 BKN016 TEMPO 0415/0509 2000 SHSNRA BKN006 BKN017CB PROB40 TEMPO 0421/0509 3100 -FZDZ OVC004 BECMG 0421/0423 32005G10MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:21Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
21:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+6h
LIFR
Visibility: 3.1 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Freezing Drizzle
21:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LLI
10L
28R
10R
28L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
10L/28R 11,146 ft 197 ft CON 106°
10R/28L 12,402 ft 197 ft CON 106°

Weather Statistics - ULLI

10,339 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
30.9%
MVFR
28.2%
IFR
26.1%
LIFR
14.8%

Pulkovo Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 30.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 40.9% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Temperature Range

Average: -0.9°C
Range: -23°C to 25°C
-23°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Statistics computed from 10,339 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pulkovo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ULLI
IATA Code: LED
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 78 ft MSL

Location

City: St. Petersburg
Country: RU
Latitude: 59.800301°
Longitude: 30.262501°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 10L/28R
Length: 11,146 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 12,402 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Pulkovo Airport

Overview

Pulkovo Airport serves as the primary international airport for St. Petersburg, Russia, located at 59.800301, 30.262501. The airport handles significant commercial traffic with two substantial concrete runways: 10L/28R at 11,146 ft and 10R/28L at 12,402 ft, providing robust operational capacity at 78 ft mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Statistical observations indicate variable flight conditions throughout the year, with VFR prevailing 31.5% of the time, complemented by MVFR (28.3%), IFR (25.9%), and LIFR (14.3%) conditions. Temperature ranges extensively from -18°C to 25°C with an average of 1.9°C, suggesting pilots should anticipate significant thermal variations and potential associated weather challenges.

Notable Features

Situated in northwestern Russia, Pulkovo Airport's geographic position influences its meteorological characteristics, with documented average visibility around 10 statute miles and minimal occurrences of severely restricted visibility. The airport experiences occasional fog conditions (5% of observations), which pilots should consider during flight planning and approach preparations.

Approach Considerations

Based on available data, September, October, and January represent months with historically more favorable visual meteorological conditions. The extensive runway lengths provide flexibility for diverse aircraft types, though specific wind data was inconclusive in the provided statistics, recommending pilots obtain current meteorological briefings prior to operations.

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.