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USDA/SBT METAR & TAF Sabetta International Airport

Sabetta, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous OkrugElevation 46 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
IFR18 min old
No ceiling, visibility 1 1/4 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
IFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
130@10
steady
VISIBILITY
1 1/4 SM
2 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-1,775 ft
-1,821 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1500Z (8:00 PM local) · 18 min old

USDA is currently IFR. Winds are from the southeast at 10 knots. Visibility is 1 1/4 statute miles. No cloud information was reported. Main concerns: Visibility 1.24 SM.

WIND
130° at 10 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
1 1/4 statute miles
2 km, low (IFR).
RVR RUNWAY 04
1,700 meters, trending upward
Measured along the runway, not the prevailing visibility.
RVR RUNWAY 22
more than 2,000 meters, trending upward
Measured along the runway, not the prevailing visibility.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
0°C / 0°C
32°F / 32°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.97 inHg
1014.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW VIS
Visibility 1.24 SM.

Codes in this report: AUTO RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
TDZ
unrecognized remark group
R04/13005MPS
unrecognized remark group
QFE760/1013
field-level pressure (QFE) 760 mmHg / 1013 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1231Z (5:31 PM local) · valid to 2100Z (2:00 AM local)

USDA forecast starts MVFR at 12Z. Worst period is 14Z to 21Z with LIFR possible (LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 12Z to 14Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

BKN0161,600 ft · 3.7 SM
BKN0161,600 ft · 3.7 SM
1200Z5:00 PM1348Z6:48 PM1536Z8:36 PM1724Z10:24 PM1912Z12:12 AM2100Z2:00 AM

Codes in this report: BKN TEMPO BR

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are IFR.
›Low visibility: 1.24 SM.
›Temporarily forecast: ceiling 300 ft AGL.

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 IFR, wind from 130° at 10 kt, visibility 1.24 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: low visibility.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 1.24 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for USDA. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

04/22
Dimensions
8,858 x 151 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-1,775 ft
Pressure altitude
-4 ft
Field elevation
46 ft MSL
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Dewpoint
0°C (32°F)
Altimeter
29.97 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
1032Z 3:32 PM
Sunrise
0321Z 8:21 AM
Loggable night
1146Z (4:46 PM local) → 0207Z (7:07 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1032Z (3:32 PM local) → 0321Z (8:21 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1132Z (4:32 PM local) → 0221Z (7:21 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

Sabetta International Airport is in Sabetta, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Field elevation 46 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUSDA / SBT
RegionYamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
CountryRussia
Coordinates71.2192, 72.0522
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

RU-0969 Sabetta Village Heliport
2 NM E
RU-1002 Tambeiskoye Yuzhnoye field
15 NM N
RU-1003 Tambeiskoye Sever field
26 NM N
RU-0943 Salmanovskoye Vertodrome
36 NM E
RU-0717 Utrenniy Airport
45 NM E
RU-1004 Tasiyskoye field
46 NM N
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗USDA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does USDA have a METAR?
Yes. USDA has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does USDA have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for USDA; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at USDA?
USDA sits at 46 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for USDA?
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.