Balakovo Airport (BWO): Codes, Runways & Location
Balakovo Airport (IATA: BWO · ICAO: UWSB) is a medium-sized airport serving Balakovo, Russia. It lies at 51.8583° N, 47.7456° E, 95 ft (29 m) above sea level.
Overview of Balakovo Airport
Balakovo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Balakovo in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code BWO and the ICAO code UWSB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Balakovo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2350 m (7710 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 95 ft (29 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bagay-Baranovka Air Base about 62 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,350 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balakovo Airport
Where is Balakovo Airport located?
Balakovo Airport is located in Balakovo, Russia. Its coordinates are 51.8583° N, 47.7456° E.
What is the airport code for Balakovo Airport?
Balakovo Airport has an IATA code of BWO and an ICAO code of UWSB.
How long is the runway at Balakovo Airport?
Balakovo Airport's longest runway is about 2350 m (7710 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Balakovo Airport have?
Balakovo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Balakovo Airport a major airport?
Balakovo Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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