Barnaul Airport

UNBB / BAX

Barnaul, RU

Last Updated
May 15, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
6 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UNBB 151000Z 34003MPS 9999 SCT040 12/M06 Q1026 R24/CLRD66 NOSIG RMK QFE747

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 837 ft
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,837 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Barnaul Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 6 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of -6°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 16:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 03:00Z and 09:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (837 ft)
Pressure Alt
455 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 296 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UNBB 150800Z 1509/1609 20003G08MPS 9999 BKN040 TEMPO 1509/1516 02005MPS TEMPO 1603/1609 25008G13MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NBB
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
9,350 ft 164 ft CON 67°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UNBB

11,319 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.7%
MVFR
19.9%
IFR
7.2%
LIFR
4.2%

Barnaul Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.4% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.

Temperature Range

Average: -2.8°C
Range: -37°C to 28°C
-37°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Statistics computed from 11,319 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Barnaul Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UNBB
IATA Code: BAX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 837 ft MSL

Location

City: Barnaul
Country: RU
Latitude: 53.363800°
Longitude: 83.538498°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 9,350 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Barnaul Airport

Overview

Barnaul Airport serves the Altai Krai region in southwestern Siberia, Russia, operating as a medium-sized airport located at an elevation of 837 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates 53.363800, 83.538498, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the city of Barnaul and surrounding areas, supporting regional and potentially limited international commercial and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Barnaul Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating 63% of observed periods. Pilots can expect challenging winter conditions, with temperature ranges spanning from -37°C to 25°C and an average temperature of -3.7°C. Marginal Visual Flight Rules (MVFR) conditions occur in 22.7% of observations, indicating potential need for increased weather awareness and potential alternate planning.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial concrete runway (06/24) measuring 9,350 feet in length, capable of accommodating medium-sized aircraft. Its Siberian location suggests potential terrain complexities and significant seasonal weather transitions, which pilots should carefully consider during flight planning and execution.

Approach Considerations

With predominantly calm wind conditions and a single runway orientation, pilots should prepare for standard approach procedures. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility, though fog is present in approximately 2.1% of observations. September, October, and January statistically offer the most stable Visual Flight Rules conditions for 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.