Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Gelendzhik Airport (IATA: GDZ · ICAO: URKG) is a medium-sized airport serving Gelendzhik, Russia. It lies at 44.5821° N, 38.0125° E, 98 ft (30 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gelendzhik Airport
Gelendzhik Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gelendzhik in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code GDZ and the ICAO code URKG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gelendzhik Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 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 98 ft (30 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Krymsk Air Base (NOI) about 42 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 ≈ 3,100 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gelendzhik Airport
Where is Gelendzhik Airport located?
Gelendzhik Airport is located in Gelendzhik, Russia. Its coordinates are 44.5821° N, 38.0125° E.
What is the airport code for Gelendzhik Airport?
Gelendzhik Airport has an IATA code of GDZ and an ICAO code of URKG.
How long is the runway at Gelendzhik Airport?
Gelendzhik Airport's longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Gelendzhik Airport have?
Gelendzhik Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Gelendzhik Airport a major airport?
Gelendzhik Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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