Petrozavodsk Airport

ULPB / PES

Petrozavodsk, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
--
--°
10+ km
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
999 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ULPB 041330Z 25003MPS 9999 SCT010 OVC033 02/00 Q0999 R19/290165 NOSIG RMK QBB310 QFE746/0994

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 151 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
OVC 3,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,151 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,451 ft AMSL
QNH
999 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (151 ft)
Pressure Alt
579 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -945 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ULPB 041055Z 0412/0421 26005G11MPS 6000 BKN010 OVC020 TEMPO 0412/0415 2100 -RASN BKN005 OVC013 TEMPO 0415/0421 2100 BR BKN005 OVC014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:55Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
15:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 2.1 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LPB
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
02/20 8,202 ft 157 ft CON 23°

Weather Statistics - ULPB

7,215 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
43.5%
MVFR
25%
IFR
23.6%
LIFR
7.8%

Petrozavodsk Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 43.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31.4% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Temperature Range

Average: -2.5°C
Range: -33°C to 22°C
-33°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Statistics computed from 7,215 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Petrozavodsk Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ULPB
IATA Code: PES
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 151 ft MSL

Location

City: Petrozavodsk
Country: RU
Latitude: 61.885201°
Longitude: 34.154701°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 157 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Petrozavodsk Airport

Overview

Petrozavodsk Airport serves the capital city of the Republic of Karelia in northwestern Russia, located near Lake Onega. As a medium-sized airport with a single concrete runway measuring 8,202 feet, it supports regional and potential commercial aviation operations in this northern Russian region.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate significant variability in flight conditions, with VFR conditions present 43.8% of the time and more challenging MVFR/IFR conditions occurring 48.7% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -24°C to 22°C, suggesting substantial seasonal climate shifts that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

Situated at 151 feet mean sea level, Petrozavodsk Airport is positioned in a relatively low-elevation area near Lake Onega. The airport's geographic location in northwestern Russia suggests potential for challenging northern weather patterns, particularly during winter months when low visibility and cold temperatures are probable.

Approach Considerations

The single runway (02/20) provides straightforward approach options, though specific wind data was limited in the provided observations. Pilots should anticipate potential low visibility conditions, with fog present in 1.7% of recorded observations and a significant proportion of non-VFR weather conditions throughout the year.

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.