Grabtsevo Airport

UUBC / KLF

Kaluga, RU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
05:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
--
--°
9 km
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UUBC 050530Z 28003MPS 9000 -SN BKN006 M00/M00 Q1005 R31/590217 NOSIG RMK QFE737/0983

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 656 ft
BKN 600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,256 ft AMSL
QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
983 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (656 ft)
Pressure Alt
904 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -739 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UUBC 050454Z 0506/0515 28003G08MPS 6000 -SN BKN007 TX01/0512Z TN00/0506Z BECMG 0508/0509 BKN011
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:57Z BASE
+0h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 700 ft
Light Snow
08:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,100 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UBC
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
13/31 6,885 ft 131 ft ASP

Weather Statistics - UUBC

11,014 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
30.2%
MVFR
21.5%
IFR
24.4%
LIFR
23.9%

Grabtsevo Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 30.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 48.3% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Temperature Range

Average: -1.3°C
Range: -30°C to 27°C
-30°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Statistics computed from 11,014 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Grabtsevo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UUBC
IATA Code: KLF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 656 ft MSL

Location

City: Kaluga
Country: RU
Latitude: 54.549999°
Longitude: 36.366669°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,885 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Grabtsevo Airport

Overview

Grabtsevo Airport serves the Kaluga region in Russia, situated at 54.549999N, 36.366669E with an elevation of 656 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Russia, supporting regional transportation and potentially military or commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Grabtsevo demonstrate significant variability, with instrument flight rules (IFR) dominating approximately 50.6% of observations. Pilots should anticipate challenging conditions, with low-level IFR (LIFR) occurring in 25.7% of reports and marginal VFR (MVFR) in 21.3% of cases. Temperature ranges extensively from -25°C to 27°C, suggesting preparation for extreme seasonal variations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (13/31) measuring 6,885 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its location in the Kaluga region suggests potential terrain complexity, with elevation at 656 feet indicating a relatively moderate terrain profile typical of central Russian landscape.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most favorable VFR months for operations at Grabtsevo. Pilots should expect occasional fog (7% of observations) and prepare for potential reduced visibility scenarios. The runway orientation (13/31) suggests wind considerations during approach and landing procedures.

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.