Airports / Russia / GSV
Gagarin International Airport.
Saratov, Russia · 103 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
2,924 ratings
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Operators based
103
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#13 / 124
Russia airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 2924 Google ratings , ranked against 124 rated Russia fields.
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Engels Air Base (RU-8602), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Gagarin International Airport (UWSG / GSV) is a large commercial airport serving Saratov, Russia. The airport sits 103 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GSV for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Engels Air Base (RU-8602, 14 nm), Bagay-Baranovka Air Base (RU-3709, 39 nm), and Balakovo Airport (BWO, 59 nm). With a single 9,843-foot paved runway, GSV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GSV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under УВСГ and Гагарин. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Saratov.
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Field capability
ICAO
UWSG
IATA
GSV
FAA / Local
UWSG
Elevation
103 ft
Coordinates
51.7128° N · 46.1711° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Russia fields
state range -66–2,812 ft
At 103 ft, GSV sits lower than 83% of the 249 Russia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 08/269,843 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
GSV's 9,843 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmRU-8602Engels Air BaseSaratov
- 39nmRU-3709Bagay-Baranovka Air BaseSennoy
- 59nmBWOBalakovo AirportBalakovo
- 94nmPEZPenza AirportPenza
- 97nmRU-10047Rtishchevo Air BaseRtishchevo
- 98nmXRWLLebyazhye Air BaseKamyshin
Location
Open the full mapUWSG · Gagarin International Airport · Saratov, Russia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GSV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,985 nm | 9h 40m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,286 nm | 10h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,437 nm | 10h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,618 nm | 11h 8m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,695 nm | 11h 19m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,824 nm | 11h 37m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,960 nm | 11h 56m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,982 nm | 11h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GSV?
- Gagarin International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GSV?
- Gagarin International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GSV?
- The closest alternate is Engels Air Base (RU-8602), about 14 nm away, followed by Bagay-Baranovka Air Base (RU-3709) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GSV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 9h 40m (3,985 nm), Boston about 10h 22m (4,286 nm), New York about 10h 43m (4,437 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.