Magadan Airport
Sokol Airport is the main air gateway for Magadan, a remote port city in Russia’s Far East, and its role is larger than its medium-airport classification might suggest. Identified by IATA code GDX and ICAO code UHMM, it connects travellers with one of the most isolated urban areas in the country, where distances are long and weather conditions can shape travel plans. For visitors, this means the airport is not just an arrival point but an important part of the journey, especially when heading onward to Magadan and the wider Kolyma region.
About Magadan Airport
Sokol Airport is the main air gateway for Magadan, a remote port city in Russia’s Far East, and its role is larger than its medium-airport classification might suggest. Identified by IATA code GDX and ICAO code UHMM, it connects travellers with one of the most isolated urban areas in the country, where distances are long and weather conditions can shape travel plans. For visitors, this means the airport is not just an arrival point but an important part of the journey, especially when heading onward to Magadan and the wider Kolyma region.
Overview
Sokol Airport is the main air gateway for Magadan, a remote port city in Russia’s Far East, and its role is larger than its medium-airport classification might suggest. Identified by IATA code GDX and ICAO code UHMM, it connects travellers with one of the most isolated urban areas in the country, where distances are long and weather conditions can shape travel plans. For visitors, this means the airport is not just an arrival point but an important part of the journey, especially when heading onward to Magadan and the wider Kolyma region.
Key facts
- Official name: Sokol Airport
- Airport codes: GDX and UHMM
- Serves: Magadan, Russia
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 574 ft (175 m)
- Runway: 10/28, 11,326 ft, concrete, lighted
What travellers should know
The airport operates in the Asia/Magadan time zone, so checking local time carefully is important when planning onward transport, accommodation check-in, or calls to other regions. Its single long, lighted concrete runway, designated 10/28, is built to handle substantial operations and supports arrivals in a part of the world where climate and geography make reliable aviation infrastructure especially valuable. Because Magadan is far from many major population centres, travellers should approach flights here with a little extra planning, allowing time for schedule changes and keeping essentials close at hand for a smoother arrival or departure.
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FAQ
Magadan Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Magadan Airport is located in Magadan, Russia (Europe), at coordinates 59.920°, 150.720°.
- Its IATA code is GDX and its ICAO code is UHMM.
- Magadan Airport serves Magadan, Russia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Magadan Airport operates on Asia/Magadan local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Magadan Airport sits at latitude 59.920° and longitude 150.720°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GDX. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GDX is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GDX on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Russia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.