Airports / Russia / NJC
Nizhnevartovsk Airport.
Nizhnevartovsk, Russia · 177 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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1,284 ratings
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Operators based
177
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#57 / 124
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4.0★ across 1284 Google ratings , ranked against 124 rated Russia fields.
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
Strezhevoy Airport (SWT).
Overview
Located in Nizhnevartovsk, Russia, Nizhnevartovsk Airport (USNN / NJC) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 177 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list NJC as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Strezhevoy Airport (SWT, 37 nm), Surgut International Airport (SGC, 92 nm), and Kogalym International Airport (KGP, 93 nm). The field has a single 10,499-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from NJC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from NJC to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
USNN
IATA
NJC
FAA / Local
USNN
Elevation
177 ft
Coordinates
60.9493° N · 76.4836° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Russia fields
state range -66–2,812 ft
At 177 ft, NJC sits lower than 71% of the 249 Russia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,499 ft
- 03/2110,499 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,499 ft
NJC's 10,499 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.
- 37nmSWTStrezhevoy AirportStrezhevoy
- 92nmSGCSurgut International AirportSurgut
- 93nmKGPKogalym International AirportKogalym
- 112nmNFGNefteyugansk AirportNefteyugansk
- 138nmNOJNoyabrsk AirportNoyabrsk
- 215nmHMAKhanty Mansiysk AirportKhanty-Mansiysk
Location
Open the full mapUSNN · Nizhnevartovsk Airport · Nizhnevartovsk, Russia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NJC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,170 nm | 7h 46m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,235 nm | 10h 15m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,401 nm | 10h 38m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,520 nm | 10h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,527 nm | 10h 56m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,580 nm | 11h 3m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,675 nm | 11h 16m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,685 nm | 11h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NJC?
- Nizhnevartovsk Airport's longest paved runway is 10,499 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 NJC?
- Nizhnevartovsk Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,499 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NJC?
- The closest alternate is Strezhevoy Airport (SWT), about 37 nm away, followed by Surgut International Airport (SGC) at 92 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NJC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 46m (3,170 nm), Seattle about 10h 15m (4,235 nm), Boston about 10h 38m (4,401 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.