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UIAA/HTA METAR & TAF Chita-Kadala International Airport

Chita, Zabaykalsky KraiElevation 2,272 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR20 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
280@19
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
588 ft
-1,684 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0330Z (12:30 PM local) · 20 min old

UIAA is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 19 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (SCT046CB).

WIND
280° at 19 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT046CB
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
-3°C / -12°C
27°F / 10°F. 9°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.00 inHg
1015.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB
Cumulonimbus reported (SCT046CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
QFE704/0938
field-level pressure (QFE) 704 mmHg / 0938 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0201Z (11:01 AM local) · valid to 0300Z (12:00 PM local)

UIAA forecast starts MVFR at 03Z. Worst period is 03Z to 15Z with IFR possible (CB, GUST, SN). Best period is 15Z to 03Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

BKN030CB3,000 ft
BKN030CB3,000 ft
0300Z12:00 PM0748Z4:48 PM1236Z9:36 PM1724Z2:24 AM2212Z7:12 AM0300Z12:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN TEMPO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Cumulonimbus reported (SCT046CB).

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 280° at 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
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW112911L29R 280°280°19 kt280°280° 19280°
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5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
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
280° at 19 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 2919 kt headwind · no crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
29
HEAD
19 kt
CROSS
calm
BEST
29R
HEAD
19 kt
CROSS
calm
OK
11L
HEAD
19 kt tail
CROSS
calm
OK
11
HEAD
19 kt tail
CROSS
calm
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

11/29
Dimensions
9,430 x 184 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
11L/29R
Dimensions
5,905 x 245 ft
Surface
GRS
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
588 ft
Pressure altitude
2,192 ft
Field elevation
2,272 ft MSL
Temperature
-3°C (27°F)
Dewpoint
-12°C (10°F)
Altimeter
30.00 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
0911Z 6:11 PM
Sunrise
2311Z 8:11 AM
Loggable night
0946Z (6:46 PM local) → 2236Z (7:36 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0911Z (6:11 PM local) → 2311Z (8:11 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1011Z (7:11 PM local) → 2211Z (7:11 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

Chita-Kadala International Airport is in Chita, Zabaykalsky Krai. Field elevation 2,272 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUIAA / HTA
RegionZabaykalsky Krai
CountryRussia
Coordinates52.0248, 113.3058
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

126.4
ATIS
ATIS
128.3
CHITA VOLMET
PMSV
122
CHITA RADAR
RDR
118.1
CHITA 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

Nearby airports

RU-4827 Cheryomushki Air Base
6 NM NE
RU-0133 Kashtak Airfield
9 NM NE
RU-4111 Domna Air Base
9 NM SW
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗UIAA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does UIAA have a METAR?
Yes. UIAA has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does UIAA have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for UIAA; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at UIAA?
UIAA sits at 2,272 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for UIAA?
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.