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Medium airport

Nizhyn Air Base

ICAO UA-0005🇺🇦 Nizhyn
Coordinates
51.0885°N, 31.8710°E
Elevation
440 ft (134 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
UA-74
Time zone
Kiev(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:11
Sunrise
04:55
Sunset
21:03
Civil dusk
21:47

About 16h 8m 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 Nizhyn Air Base

Nizhyn Air Base

Nizhyn is an air base in Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine 4 km (2.5 mi) north of Nizhyn. It was operated by the Soviet Long Range Aviation and Ukrainian Long Range Aviation. It is a medium-sized bomber base with a modern design and is being used to store some of Ukraine's older bombers. The airfield has 33 large revetments along a curved taxiway.

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

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nizhyn Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nizhyn Air Base located?

Nizhyn Air Base is medium airport located in Nizhyn, Ukraine, at an elevation of 440 ft (134 m).

What time zone is Nizhyn Air Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nizhyn Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nizhyn Air Base is approximately 9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nizhyn Air Base?

The nearest airport to Nizhyn Air Base is Chernihiv Air Base (UA-0003), about 34.7 nm to the nw, followed by Pryluki Air Base and Gogoliv Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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