Gagarin International Airport is a large airport serving Saratov, Russia. Its IATA code is GSV and its ICAO code is UWSG. The airport lies at an elevation of 103 ft (31 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Saratov time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GSV
- ICAO code
- UWSG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 103 ft (31 m)
- Coordinates
- 51.7128, 46.1711
- Time zone
- Europe/Saratov
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Gagarin International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BWO Balakovo Airport | Balakovo, Russia | 110 km · 68 mi |
| PEZ Penza Airport | Penza, Russia | 174 km · 108 mi |
| SKX Saransk International Airport | Saransk, Russia | 276 km · 171 mi |
| ULV Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport | Ulyanovsk, Russia | 316 km · 196 mi |
| KUF Kurumoch International Airport | Samara, Russia | 335 km · 208 mi |
| ULY Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport | Cherdakly, Russia | 347 km · 216 mi |
| VOG Volgograd International Airport | Volgograd, Russia | 351 km · 218 mi |
| URA Manshuk Mametova International Airport | Uralsk, Kazakhstan | 378 km · 235 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GSV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 1,761 | 1,094 | 951 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,617 | 1,626 | 1,413 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,044 | 1,891 | 1,644 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,062 | 1,903 | 1,653 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,166 | 1,967 | 1,709 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,630 | 2,255 | 1,960 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,380 | 3,343 | 2,905 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,214 | 4,483 | 3,895 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,741 | 4,810 | 4,180 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,223 | 5,109 | 4,440 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,832 | 5,488 | 4,769 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,375 | 5,826 | 5,062 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,373 | 6,445 | 5,601 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,413 | 7,092 | 6,163 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,206 | 7,585 | 6,591 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,882 | 8,626 | 7,496 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Gagarin International Airport?
The IATA code of Gagarin International Airport is GSV and its ICAO code is UWSG.
Where is Gagarin International Airport located?
Gagarin International Airport is in Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, at 51.7128, 46.1711.
What time zone is Gagarin International Airport in?
Gagarin International 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 Gagarin International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Gagarin International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Balakovo Airport (BWO), about 110 km (68 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.