Pulkovo Airport

ULLI / LED

St. Petersburg, RU

Last Updated
Apr 28, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
19:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
14 kt
320°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ULLI 281900Z 32007MPS CAVOK 04/M04 Q1015 R88/090065 NOSIG

Weather Briefing

VFR

Pulkovo Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 14 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (78 ft)
Pressure Alt
26 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,275 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ULLI 281653Z 2818/2918 33007G14MPS 6000 BKN016 BECMG 2912/2914 28003G08MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:07Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LLI
10L
28R ✈️
10R
28L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10L/28R
Active: 28R
11,146 ft 197 ft CON 106°
10.7 kt 9.0 kt
40° angle
✈️ 10R/28L
Active: 28L
12,402 ft 197 ft CON 106°
10.7 kt 9.0 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 - ULLI

13,379 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
40.9%
MVFR
24.6%
IFR
21.4%
LIFR
13.2%

Pulkovo Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 40.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34.6% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, March.

Temperature Range

Average: 0.4°C
Range: -23°C to 25°C
-23°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.2%

Best Months for VFR

September April March

Statistics computed from 13,379 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

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.