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Balakovo Airport

Balakovo, Russia

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Balakovo Airport

Balakovo, Russia

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Regional airport serving Balakovo and the Saratov Oblast.

Location

Balakovo, Russia

Balakovo Airport (IATA: BWO, ICAO: UWSB) is a regional airport located near Balakovo, a city in Saratov Oblast, Russia. It serves as a domestic gateway for the Balakovo area, which is known for its significant industrial base including nuclear and hydroelectric power facilities. The airport handles limited scheduled and charter traffic, primarily connecting Balakovo with Moscow and other Russian cities. Its operations are relatively modest compared to the larger Saratov Gagarin Airport, which serves the broader region.

Terminals

The airport features a small single terminal facility suited to low-volume regional passenger operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and central Balakovo is primarily provided by road via taxi and private vehicles.

Notable facts

›Balakovo is home to one of Russia's largest nuclear power plants, reflecting the city's industrial importance.
›The airport primarily supports domestic routes within Russia.
›Balakovo Airport serves a city of approximately 185,000 residents.
›The airport is located in Saratov Oblast in the Volga Federal District.
›Limited scheduled services mean the airport also handles charter and general aviation traffic.

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Balakovo Airport is an airport in Russia located 19 km south of Balakovo. It is a civilian airport servicing medium-sized airliners up to Tu-154 and Il-76 size.

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