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43.5133°N, 43.6383°E · 445 m elevation
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Location | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Operating Organization | Russian Aerospace Forces |
| Units |
Nalchik Mountain range Test Centre of the 929th State Flight Test Centre named for V. P. Chkalov
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Location & Technical Details
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| IATA code | NAL |
| ICAO code | URMN |
| Runways |
06/24 · 2,200 m (7,218 ft) · Asphalt
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| Website | nalchik-airport.ru |
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Description
Nalchik Airport is a dual-use airport located 3 km northeast of Nalchik, Russia. It is capable of handling small airliners, with a terminal area accommodating 12 jets and 6 small aircraft, supporting 24-hour operations. Historically, the airport maintained a minor military presence, hosting the 368th Independent Mixed Aviation Regiment (368 OSAZ) which operated Antonov An-12 cargo aircraft. Currently, the airport serves as the base for the Nalchik Mountain range Test Centre of the 929th State Flight Test Centre named for V. P. Chkalov, operating as part of the Russian Aerospace Forces. In 1994, Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 9045 crashed on approach to the airport.
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Last updated on 14 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 142026 Updated Operating organization aligned on the service's current official name
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
- APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
- JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated