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RU-5259
Saratov Sokol Airfield · Saratov
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
945 ft / 288 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08L/26R · 1,640 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED08R/26L · 1,640 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Saratov Sokol Airfield (RU-5259), located in Saratov, Russia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 945 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Saratov Sokol Airfield
ICAO / IATA
RU-5259 / —
Municipality
Saratov
Country
Region
RU-SAR — Saratov Oblast
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
945 ft
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Runway 08L / 26R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 1,640 ft / 500 m
Runway Width: 82 ft / 25 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 82 ft / 25 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 08L
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26R
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08R / 26L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 1,640 ft / 500 m
Runway Width: 82 ft / 25 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 82 ft / 25 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 08R
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26L
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026