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URWI
Elista Airport · Elista
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
501 ft / 153 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Elista Airport (URWI), located in Elista, 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 501 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
Elista Airport
ICAO / IATA
URWI / ESL
Municipality
Elista
Country
Region
RU-KL — Republic of Kalmykia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
501 ft
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Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,499 ft / 3,200 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 98° / 278°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 98° / 278°
RWY 09 (98°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (278°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09L / 27R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 7,555 ft / 2,303 m
Runway Width: 280 ft / 85 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 97.5° / 277.5°
Runway Width: 280 ft / 85 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 97.5° / 277.5°
RWY 09L (97.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27R (277.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
124.20 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026