Gagarin International Airport (GSV): Codes, Runways & Location
Gagarin International Airport (IATA: GSV · ICAO: UWSG) is a large airport serving Saratov, Russia. It lies at 51.7128° N, 46.1711° E, 103 ft (31 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gagarin International Airport
Gagarin International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Saratov in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code GSV and the ICAO code UWSG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gagarin International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 103 ft (31 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Engels Air Base about 26 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gagarin International Airport
Where is Gagarin International Airport located?
Gagarin International Airport is located in Saratov, Russia. Its coordinates are 51.7128° N, 46.1711° E.
What is the airport code for Gagarin International Airport?
Gagarin International Airport has an IATA code of GSV and an ICAO code of UWSG.
How long is the runway at Gagarin International Airport?
Gagarin International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Gagarin International Airport have?
Gagarin International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Gagarin International Airport a major airport?
Gagarin International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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