Pulkovo Airport (ULLI)
Saint Petersburg, Russia · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
ULLI
IATA
LED
City
Saint Petersburg
Country
Russia
Region
Europe
Elevation
78 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
59.8003, 30.2625
Overview
St. Petersburg airport with white nights in summer and short winter days creating unique lighting challenges.
Current Weather at ULLI
Pilots flying into or out of Pulkovo Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR ULLI 030900Z 26003MPS 230V320 9999 SCT033 20/10 Q1014 R88/090065 NOSIGWind 260° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 26
Current TAF
TAF ULLI 030754Z 0309/0409 29005MPS 9999 SCT016 PROB40 TEMPO 0309/0316 -TSRA BKN017CB TEMPO 0321/0404 2100 BR SCT004 BECMG 0400/0402 10003MPSDecode METAR for ULLI
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Pulkovo Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for ULLI. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for ULLI. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Saint Petersburg. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Pulkovo Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Pulkovo Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like ULLI include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Pulkovo Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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