Airports / Russia / NUX
Novy Urengoy Airport.
Novy Urengoy, Russia · 210 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
210
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
101 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nadym Airport (NYM).
Overview
Novy Urengoy Airport (USMU / NUX) is a mid-sized airport serving Novy Urengoy, Russia. The airport sits 210 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into NUX for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Nadym Airport (NYM, 101 nm), Yamburg Airport (RU-0050, 120 nm), and Noyabrsk Airport (NOJ, 176 nm). With a single 8,366-foot paved runway, NUX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from NUX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Novy Urengoy.
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Field capability
ICAO
USMU
IATA
NUX
FAA / Local
USMU
Elevation
210 ft
Coordinates
66.0694° N · 76.5203° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Russia fields
state range -66–2,812 ft
At 210 ft, NUX sits lower than 67% of the 249 Russia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,366 ft
- 09/278,366 ft × 151 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,366 ft
NUX's 8,366 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 101nmNYMNadym AirportNadym
- 120nmRU-0050Yamburg AirportYamburg
- 176nmNOJNoyabrsk AirportNoyabrsk
- 239nmKGPKogalym International AirportKogalym
- 241nmSLYSalekhard AirportSalekhard
- 253nmIAAIgarka AirportIgarka
Location
Open the full mapUSMU · Novy Urengoy Airport · Novy Urengoy, Russia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NUX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,895 nm | 7h 8m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,936 nm | 9h 33m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,122 nm | 9h 59m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,214 nm | 10h 12m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,245 nm | 10h 16m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,280 nm | 10h 21m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,379 nm | 10h 35m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,388 nm | 10h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NUX?
- Novy Urengoy Airport's longest paved runway is 8,366 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at NUX?
- Novy Urengoy Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,366 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to NUX?
- The closest alternate is Nadym Airport (NYM), about 101 nm away, followed by Yamburg Airport (RU-0050) at 120 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NUX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 8m (2,895 nm), Seattle about 9h 33m (3,936 nm), Boston about 9h 59m (4,122 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.