What is the tower frequency at URWI?

The tower frequency at Elista is 118.3 MHz.

Does URWI require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Elista (Russian Federation).

Where is URWI located?

Elista (URWI) is located in Elista, Russian Federation.

What is the IATA code for URWI?

The IATA code for Elista is ESL.

How long is the runway at URWI?

The main runway at Elista (09/27) measures 6562 X 148.

Is URWI a port of entry?

Yes, Elista is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Elista (URWI) — Elista, Russian Federation

Elista (URWI/ESL) serves Elista, Russian Federation. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (09/27, 09L/27R). Field elevation is 501 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-06-16

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: URWI
Name: Elista
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 46.373901
Longitude: 44.330898
Elevation: 501 ft
Country: Russian Federation
Municipality: Elista
IATA Code: ESL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Moscow
Distance from City: 8.8 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 6562 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB
Approach Types: NDB
Remarks: N/A

Runway 09L/27R

Designation: 09L/27R
Dimensions: 7555 X 280
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Rosaviatsiya (Russian Federal Air Transport Agency); coordinate through local handling agent. Minimum 10 working days lead time for permits.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 343 RUB per tonne
Parking Fee: First 3 hours free for transit; approximately 348 RUB per tonne per hour thereafter
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: RUB
Remarks: Handling mandatory at all Russian airports. Arranged through local handling agent. Overflight and landing permits required for non-scheduled flights; apply via Russia CAA (Rosaviatsiya) minimum 10 working days in advance.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Jet A-1 (TS-1 grade common domestically). Available at major airports 24 hours; regional airports may have limited hours. Advance fuel order recommended.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airports are designated ports of entry. Visa required for most nationalities. Crew must have valid Russian visas unless exempt. Advance passenger information submission recommended though not formally mandated for all operators.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew at most airports. Moscow airports have strict slot coordination. Noise abatement procedures in effect at major airports. Chapter 3 minimum at Moscow airports.

Airport Services

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Russian Federation Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 hours before scheduled departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; may require longer for certain operation types

Private / GA Operations:

Permit required for all private operations. Western carriers banned.

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Active NOTAMs

A3723/26 caution

Aerodrome closed

AD CLSD DUE TO RWY REPAIR WIP.

2026-08-01 00:00:00 2026-08-31 23:59:00

A4002/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

SAN AVIATION HEL TKOF/LDG PERFORMED BTN STANDS 18 AND 19 ONLY DUE TO RWY MAJOR REPAIR WIP. TKOF, LDG IN DIRECTION OF TWR SECTORS AND MASTS PROHIBITED.

2026-08-01 00:00:00 2026-08-31 23:59:00

A3331/26 caution

Taxiway restriction

RWY 27 THR DISPLACED BY 900M TOWARDS ARP. RWY LEN AVBL: 2300M. DTHR DAY MARKING PROVIDED. DTHR COORD: 462225.58N 0441958.43E (PZ-90.02 COORD SYSTEM). DTHR ELEV: 484FT/147.54M. TEMPO MOVABLE FRAGILE FENCE HGT 1.6M INSTALLED ON UNAVAILABLE PART OF RWY. SEGMENT 750M FROM RWY 27 THR UP TO FENCE C…

2026-06-07 00:00:00 2026-07-30 23:59:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at URWI?: The tower frequency at Elista is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at URWI?: Elista offers Jet A-1.
Does URWI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Elista (Russian Federation).
Does URWI require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Elista.
Where is URWI located?: Elista (URWI) is located in Elista, Russian Federation.
What is the IATA code for URWI?: The IATA code for Elista is ESL.
How long is the runway at URWI?: The main runway at Elista (09/27) measures 6562 X 148.
Is URWI a port of entry?: Yes, Elista is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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