Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport is a large airport serving Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Its IATA code is GOJ and its ICAO code is UWGG. The airport lies at an elevation of 256 ft (78 m) above sea level. It has 4 runway(s); the longest is 18L/36R, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Moscow time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GOJ
- ICAO code
- UWGG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 256 ft (78 m)
- Coordinates
- 56.2274, 43.7852
- Time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,640 ft · 500 m | 72 ft · 22 m | Asphalt | No |
| 15/33 | 1,969 ft · 600 m | 72 ft · 22 m | Asphalt | No |
| 18L/36R | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 9,203 ft · 2,805 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IWA Ivanovo South Airport | Ivanovo, Russia | 191 km · 119 mi |
| CSY Cheboksary Airport | Cheboksary, Russia | 221 km · 137 mi |
| KMW Kostroma Sokerkino Airport | Kostroma, Russia | 242 km · 150 mi |
| SKX Saransk International Airport | Saransk, Russia | 251 km · 156 mi |
| IAR Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport | Tunoshna, Russia | 266 km · 165 mi |
| PEZ Penza Airport | Penza, Russia | 356 km · 221 mi |
| ZIA Zhukovsky International Airport | Moscow, Russia | 359 km · 223 mi |
| CEE Cherepovets Airport | Cherepovets, Russia | 481 km · 299 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GOJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 1,986 | 1,234 | 1,072 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,419 | 1,503 | 1,306 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,849 | 1,770 | 1,538 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,898 | 1,801 | 1,565 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,569 | 2,218 | 1,927 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,042 | 2,512 | 2,183 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,408 | 3,360 | 2,920 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,133 | 4,432 | 3,852 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,755 | 4,819 | 4,188 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,095 | 5,030 | 4,371 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,892 | 5,525 | 4,801 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,276 | 5,764 | 5,009 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,848 | 6,119 | 5,317 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,911 | 6,780 | 5,891 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,169 | 7,562 | 6,571 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,123 | 8,776 | 7,626 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | NIZHNY APP | 124.700 |
| ATIS | NIZHNY ATIS | 127.800 |
| GCA | GCA | 120.400 |
| GND | GND | 121.800 |
| RDR | ASR | 120.800 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport?
The IATA code of Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport is GOJ and its ICAO code is UWGG.
Where is Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport located?
Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport is in Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, at 56.2274, 43.7852.
What time zone is Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport in?
Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Moscow. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18L/36R, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ivanovo South Airport (IWA), about 191 km (119 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.