Gagarin International Airport
Gagarin International Airport (UWSG/GSV) serves Saratov, Russian Federation. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 103 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: UWSG
- Name: Gagarin International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 51.712776
- Longitude: 46.171112
- Elevation: 103 ft
- Country: Russian Federation
- Municipality: Saratov
- IATA Code: GSV
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 3000x45m
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Rosaviatsiya; coordinate through local handling agent. Minimum 10 working days lead time.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 420 RUB per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free for transit; approximately 98 RUB per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: RUB
- Remarks: Saransk Airport, Republic of Mordovia capital. Upgraded for 2018 FIFA World Cup. Handling mandatory via local agent.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1 / TS-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: TS-1 available. Modern fueling infrastructure post-2018 upgrade.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Customs and immigration available (upgraded for 2018 World Cup). Visa required for most nationalities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Modern airport infrastructure. Continental climate.
Airport Services
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Russian Federation Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 hours before scheduled departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; may require longer for certain operation types
Permit required for all private operations. Western carriers banned.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at UWSG?
- Gagarin International Airport offers Jet A-1 / TS-1.
- Does UWSG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Gagarin International Airport (Russian Federation).
- Does UWSG require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Gagarin International Airport.