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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Plestsy Air Base

ICAO RU-0033Local XLAP🇷🇺 Plesetsk
Coordinates
62.7195°N, 40.4982°E
Elevation
427 ft (130 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
RU-ARK
Time zone
Moscow(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
17° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:09
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
19:40
Civil dusk
20:31

About 14h 40m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Plestsy Air Base

Plestsy Air Base

Plestsy Airport, also Pero, is an airport in Russia located 10 kilometres east of Plesetsk. It is a logistical base for the Plesetsk Cosmodrome launch facility.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 2211,482 ft / 3,500 m164 ftConLightedOpen
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plestsy Air Base located?

Plestsy Air Base is small airport located in Plesetsk, Russia, at an elevation of 427 ft (130 m).

How many runways does Plestsy Air Base have?

Plestsy Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 11,482 ft / 3,500 m.

What time zone is Plestsy Air Base in?

Plestsy Air Base is in the Europe/Moscow time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Plestsy Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Plestsy Air Base is approximately 17° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Plestsy Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.