Saransk Airport

UWPS / SKX

Saransk, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
--
--°
3.4 km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UWPS 042130Z 15005MPS 3400 -SN BKN026 M04/M06 Q1007 R20/////// NOSIG RMK QFE737

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 676 ft
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,276 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (676 ft)
Pressure Alt
864 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,254 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UWPS 041656Z 0418/0503 16003G09MPS 6000 -SN BKN011 TXM03/0503Z TNM05/0418Z TEMPO 0418/0502 2000 SN OVC007 PROB40 TEMPO 0419/0503 1000 FZDZ OVC004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:47Z BASE
+0h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,100 ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WPS
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
02/20 9,186 ft 138 ft CONC 33°

Weather Statistics - UWPS

7,932 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
42.5%
MVFR
22.8%
IFR
19.5%
LIFR
15.2%

Saransk Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 42.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34.7% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Temperature Range

Average: -1.1°C
Range: -28°C to 29°C
-28°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Statistics computed from 7,932 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Saransk Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UWPS
IATA Code: SKX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 676 ft MSL

Location

City: Saransk
Country: RU
Latitude: 54.125130°
Longitude: 45.212257°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No

About Saransk Airport

Overview

Saransk Airport (UWPS) serves the capital city of the Republic of Mordovia in central Russia. Located at an elevation of 676 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides essential regional transportation infrastructure for the Saransk metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Saransk Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing in 44.4% of observations. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, with MVFR, IFR, and LIFR conditions collectively accounting for 55.6% of recorded observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -26°C to 29°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single concrete runway (02/20) extending 9,186 feet, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographical location at coordinates 54.125130, 45.212257 places it in the central Russian landscape, with potential terrain and meteorological considerations typical of the region's continental climate.

Approach Considerations

While specific wind data appears incomplete, pilots should prepare for potential seasonal wind variations. September and October, along with January, offer the most consistently favorable visual flight conditions. The extended runway length provides flexibility for approach and landing procedures across various aircraft types and weather scenarios.

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.