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UHSS/UUS METAR & TAF Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin OblastElevation 59 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR30 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
250@10
gust 19 kt
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-221 ft
-280 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0400Z (3:00 PM local) · 30 min old

UHSS is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 10 knots gusting 19. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (SCT033CB).

WIND
250° at 10 kt, gust 19
Gusts 9 kt above the steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT033CB
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
10°C / -5°C
50°F / 23°F. 15°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.62 inHg
1003 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB, GUST
Cumulonimbus reported (SCT033CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
MT OBSC
observed: mountains obscured
QFE751/1002
field-level pressure (QFE) 751 mmHg / 1002 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0350Z (2:50 PM local) · valid to 0900Z (8:00 PM local)

UHSS forecast starts MVFR at 03Z. Worst period is 03Z to 07Z with MVFR possible (CB, GUST). Best period is 07Z to 10Z (MVFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN025CB2,500 ft
BKN025CB2,500 ft
BKN025CB2,500 ft
BKN025CB2,500 ft
0300Z2:00 PM0900Z8:00 PM1500Z2:00 AM2100Z8:00 AM0300Z2:00 PM0900Z8:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN TEMPO BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Cumulonimbus reported (SCT033CB).
›Wind gusting to 19 kt (gust spread 9 kt).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 250° at 10 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0119 250°250°10G19 kt250°250° 10G19250°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
250° at 10 kt, gust 19
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 194 kt headwind · 9 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
19
HEAD
4 kt
CROSS
9 kt R
BEST
01
HEAD
4 kt tail
CROSS
9 kt L
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

01/19
Dimensions
11,155 x 148 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-221 ft
Pressure altitude
359 ft
Field elevation
59 ft MSL
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Dewpoint
-5°C (23°F)
Altimeter
29.62 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0722Z 6:22 PM
Sunrise
2104Z 8:04 AM
Loggable night
0753Z (6:53 PM local) → 2033Z (7:33 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0722Z (6:22 PM local) → 2104Z (8:04 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0822Z (7:22 PM local) → 2004Z (7:04 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport is in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast. Field elevation 59 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUHSS / UUS
RegionSakhalin Oblast
CountryRussia
Coordinates46.8855, 142.7175
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.6
RDR
GCA
120.6
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

RJCW Wakkanai Airport
97 NM SW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗UHSS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does UHSS have a METAR?
Yes. UHSS has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does UHSS have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for UHSS; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at UHSS?
UHSS sits at 59 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for UHSS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.