Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO): Codes, Runways & Location
Sheremetyevo International Airport (IATA: SVO · ICAO: UUEE) is a large airport serving Moscow, Russia. It lies at 55.9769° N, 37.4112° E, 622 ft (190 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sheremetyevo International Airport
Sheremetyevo International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Moscow in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code SVO and the ICAO code UUEE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sheremetyevo International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3700 m (12139 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 622 ft (190 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chkalovskiy Air Base (CKL) 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 ≈ 3,700 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheremetyevo International Airport
Where is Sheremetyevo International Airport located?
Sheremetyevo International Airport is located in Moscow, Russia. Its coordinates are 55.9769° N, 37.4112° E.
What is the airport code for Sheremetyevo International Airport?
Sheremetyevo International Airport has an IATA code of SVO and an ICAO code of UUEE.
How long is the runway at Sheremetyevo International Airport?
Sheremetyevo International Airport's longest runway is about 3700 m (12139 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sheremetyevo International Airport have?
Sheremetyevo International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Sheremetyevo International Airport a major airport?
Sheremetyevo International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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