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RU-8602
Engels Air Base · Saratov
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
121 ft / 37 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 11,475 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Engels Air Base (RU-8602), located in Saratov, Russia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 121 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
Engels Air Base
ICAO / IATA
RU-8602 / —
Municipality
Saratov
Country
Region
RU-SAR — Saratov Oblast
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
121 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,475 ft / 3,498 m
Runway Width: 230 ft / 70 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 230 ft / 70 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 04
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026