Sheremetyevo International Airport (UUEE)

Moscow, Russia · Europe

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

UUEE

IATA

SVO

City

Moscow

Country

Russia

Region

Europe

Elevation

630 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

55.9726, 37.4146

Overview

Major Moscow airport and Aeroflot hub. Russian winter operations with extreme cold procedures.

Current Weather at UUEE

Pilots flying into or out of Sheremetyevo International 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.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Sheremetyevo International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for UUEE. 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 UUEE. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Moscow. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Sheremetyevo International 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like UUEE 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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

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No On-Field Training Reported

Sheremetyevo International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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