Balakovo Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Balakovo, Russia. Its IATA code is BWO and its ICAO code is UWSB. The airport lies at an elevation of 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 7,710 ft (2,350 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Saratov time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BWO
- ICAO code
- UWSB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 95 ft (29 m)
- Coordinates
- 51.8583, 47.7456
- Time zone
- Europe/Saratov
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,710 ft · 2,350 m | 131 ft · 40 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Balakovo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GSV Gagarin International Airport | Saratov, Russia | 110 km · 68 mi |
| PEZ Penza Airport | Penza, Russia | 231 km · 144 mi |
| KUF Kurumoch International Airport | Samara, Russia | 245 km · 152 mi |
| ULV Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport | Ulyanovsk, Russia | 270 km · 168 mi |
| URA Manshuk Mametova International Airport | Uralsk, Kazakhstan | 274 km · 170 mi |
| ULY Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport | Cherdakly, Russia | 291 km · 181 mi |
| SKX Saransk International Airport | Saransk, Russia | 304 km · 189 mi |
| VOG Volgograd International Airport | Volgograd, Russia | 419 km · 260 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BWO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 1,860 | 1,156 | 1,005 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,720 | 1,690 | 1,469 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,028 | 1,882 | 1,635 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,165 | 1,966 | 1,709 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,263 | 2,028 | 1,762 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,549 | 2,205 | 1,916 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,271 | 3,275 | 2,846 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,109 | 4,418 | 3,839 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,651 | 4,754 | 4,131 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,284 | 5,148 | 4,473 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,879 | 5,517 | 4,795 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,431 | 5,860 | 5,092 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,379 | 6,449 | 5,604 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,458 | 7,120 | 6,187 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,316 | 7,653 | 6,650 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,780 | 8,563 | 7,441 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Balakovo Airport?
The IATA code of Balakovo Airport is BWO and its ICAO code is UWSB.
Where is Balakovo Airport located?
Balakovo Airport is in Balakovo, Saratov Oblast, Russia, at 51.8583, 47.7456.
What time zone is Balakovo Airport in?
Balakovo Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Saratov. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Balakovo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 7,710 ft (2,350 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Balakovo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Gagarin International Airport (GSV), about 110 km (68 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.