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.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR UUEE 030900Z 20005MPS 170V230 CAVOK 22/07 Q1016 R24L/CLRD62 R24C/CLRD62 NOSIGWind 200° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 20
Current TAF
TAF UUEE 030751Z 0309/0409 23003MPS 9999 SCT040 TX23/0312Z TN12/0403ZDecode METAR for UUEE
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
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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