Karaksar Air Base

IATA Code

ICAO CodeRU-4972

Country Russia

Aerial view of Karaksar Air Base () in Olovyannaya

Olovyannaya, Russia

Location

UTC

Timezone

51.2833 N, 115.8500 E

Coordinates

2,051 ft (625 m)

Elevation

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What is Karaksar Air Base?

Karaksar Air Base (/RU-4972) is an airport serving Olovyannaya in Russia. Located at coordinates 51.2833 N, 115.8500 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet (625 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport primarily serves general aviation and charter flights.

Current Weather

9°C

Patchy Rain Nearby

Feels Like 6°C

Humidity66%

Wind25 km/h

Visibility10 km

Local Time

01:26:46

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone

UTC

Region: Russia

Continent: Asia

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Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere

ContinentAsia

Country

Russia (RU)

CityOlovyannaya

Latitude51.283298492432

Longitude115.84999847412

Coordinates51.283298492432° N, 115.84999847412° E

Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)

Region CodeRU-ZAB

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About Karaksar Air Base

Karaksar is a former air base in Russia located 42 km northeast of Olovyannaya. It is a former military airfield with taxiways and tarmac, probably for forward deployment in the event of a Sino-Soviet conflict, demolished at the end of the Cold War.

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Distance to Major Cities

Flight distances and estimated travel times from Karaksar Air Base to major world cities.

Tokyo

Japan

2,567 km3 h 13 m flight

Hong Kong

3,224 km4 h 2 m flight

Bangkok

Thailand

4,394 km5 h 30 m flight

Moscow

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4,916 km6 h 9 m flight

Mumbai

India

5,178 km6 h 28 m flight

Singapore

5,666 km7 h 5 m flight

Dubai

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5,826 km7 h 17 m flight

Istanbul

Turkey

6,390 km7 h 59 m flight

Berlin

Germany

6,395 km7 h 60 m flight

Amsterdam

Netherlands

6,808 km8 h 31 m flight

Cairo

Egypt

7,095 km8 h 52 m flight

London

United Kingdom

7,104 km8 h 53 m flight

Nearby Cities to Karaksar Air Base

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Olovyanninskiy RayonZabaykalsky Krai

38 km38 min drive

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42 km42 min drive

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46 km46 min drive

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55 km55 min drive

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64 km1 h 4 m drive

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65 km1 h 5 m drive

KholbonZabaykalsky Krai

72 km1 h 12 m drive

OrlovskiyZabaykalsky Krai

76 km1 h 16 m drive

Shilkinskiy RayonZabaykalsky Krai

81 km1 h 21 m drive

NovoorlovskZabaykalsky Krai

82 km1 h 22 m drive

Baleyskiy RayonZabaykalsky Krai

83 km1 h 23 m drive

PriiskovyyZabaykalsky Krai

90 km1 h 30 m drive

NerchinskZabaykalsky Krai

93 km1 h 33 m drive

AginskoyeZabaykalsky Krai

94 km1 h 34 m drive

Nizhniy TsasucheyZabaykalsky Krai

99 km1 h 39 m drive

BorzyaZabaykalsky Krai

110 km1 h 50 m drive

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110 km1 h 50 m drive

Vershino-DarasunskiyZabaykalsky Krai

122 km2 h 2 m drive

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126 km2 h 6 m drive

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Closest States to Karaksar Air Base

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215 km65 airports

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457 km23 airports

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802 km27 airports

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861 km58 airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Karaksar Air Base?

The IATA code for Karaksar Air Base is . The ICAO code is RU-4972. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.

Where is Karaksar Air Base located?

Karaksar Air Base is located in Olovyannaya, Russia. The airport's coordinates are 51.2833 N, 115.8500 E.

What is the timezone at Karaksar Air Base?

Karaksar Air Base operates in the UTC timezone.

What is the elevation of Karaksar Air Base?

Karaksar Air Base is located at an elevation of 2,051 feet (625 meters) above sea level.