Nalchik Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Nalchik, Russia. Its IATA code is NAL and its ICAO code is URMN. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,461 ft (445 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Moscow time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NAL
- ICAO code
- URMN
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,461 ft (445 m)
- Coordinates
- 43.5129, 43.6366
- Time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,218 ft · 2,200 m | 138 ft · 42 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nalchik Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OGZ Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport | Beslan, Russia | 86 km · 53 mi |
| MRV Mineralnye Vody Airport | Mineralnyye Vody, Russia | 91 km · 57 mi |
| IGT Magas Airport | Sunzha, Russia | 113 km · 70 mi |
| GRV Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport | Grozny, Russia | 167 km · 104 mi |
| KUT David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport | Kopitnari, Georgia | 176 km · 109 mi |
| STW Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport | Stavropol, Russia | 215 km · 134 mi |
| SUI Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport | Sukhumi, Georgia | 216 km · 134 mi |
| TBS Tbilisi International Airport | Tbilisi, Georgia | 232 km · 144 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NAL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 1,247 | 775 | 673 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,293 | 1,425 | 1,238 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,740 | 1,703 | 1,480 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,176 | 1,974 | 1,715 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,374 | 2,096 | 1,822 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,405 | 2,116 | 1,838 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,861 | 3,642 | 3,165 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,560 | 4,697 | 4,082 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,817 | 4,857 | 4,221 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,903 | 4,911 | 4,267 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,757 | 5,441 | 4,728 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,949 | 6,182 | 5,372 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,212 | 6,967 | 6,054 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,783 | 7,321 | 6,362 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,049 | 7,487 | 6,506 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,839 | 8,599 | 7,472 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 126.900 |
| RDR | ASR | 126.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nalchik Airport?
The IATA code of Nalchik Airport is NAL and its ICAO code is URMN.
Where is Nalchik Airport located?
Nalchik Airport is in Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia, at 43.5129, 43.6366.
What time zone is Nalchik Airport in?
Nalchik Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Moscow. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Nalchik Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nalchik Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (OGZ), about 86 km (53 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.