Saransk International Airport (SKX): Codes, Runways & Location
Saransk International Airport (IATA: SKX · ICAO: UWPS) is a large airport serving Saransk, Russia. It lies at 54.1251° N, 45.2123° E, 676 ft (206 m) above sea level.
Overview of Saransk International Airport
Saransk International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Saransk in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code SKX and the ICAO code UWPS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Saransk International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. The field elevation is 676 ft (206 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lyambir Air Base about 18 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 ≈ 2,800 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Saransk International Airport
Where is Saransk International Airport located?
Saransk International Airport is located in Saransk, Russia. Its coordinates are 54.1251° N, 45.2123° E.
What is the airport code for Saransk International Airport?
Saransk International Airport has an IATA code of SKX and an ICAO code of UWPS.
How long is the runway at Saransk International Airport?
Saransk International Airport's longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Saransk International Airport have?
Saransk International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Saransk International Airport a major airport?
Saransk International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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