Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
Elevation & National Context
DME lies at 179 m (588 ft), #261 of 650 published airports by elevation and 54.3 percentile among 7,558 worldwide. It is 177 ft above the Russia median (411 ft, 31 airports); UUD is highest at 1,690 ft, 1,102 ft higher than DME.
Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
Closest of 3 paved-runway (≥5,000 ft) neighbours within 100 NM: Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA), 12 NM, 15,092 ft. Next: VKO 24.5 NM, SVO 38 NM. ZIA has the radius's longest runway, 3,609 ft more than DME.
Runway Inventory & National Standing
DME runways: 14R/32L 11,483 × 197 ft concrete (con); 14C/32C 7,776 × 174 ft concrete (con). National standing: tied #10 of 31 in Russia with VKO/VVO at 11,483 ft; ZIA leads by 3,609 ft (15,092 ft). +14.8% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 12,448 ft (3794 m / 3.794 km) | 174 ft (53m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ⛔ Closed |
| 14R/32L | 11,483 ft (3500 m / 3.500 km) | 197 ft (60m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 14C/32C | 7,776 ft (2370 m / 2.370 km) | 174 ft (53m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhukovsky International Airport (Moscow) | ZIA | 12 NM (22.2 km) | 15,092 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow) | VKO | 24.5 NM (45.4 km) | 11,483 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) | SVO | 38 NM (70.4 km) | 12,139 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →