Gomel Airport
Gomel Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Gomel, one of Belarus’s main cities, and it offers a straightforward gateway for travellers heading to the southeast of the country. Identified by the codes GME and UMGG, the airport is compact enough to feel manageable on arrival while still handling the essential functions visitors need. For most passengers, its appeal is simplicity: shorter walking distances, easier orientation, and a calmer atmosphere than at larger international hubs.
About Gomel Airport
Gomel Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Gomel, one of Belarus’s main cities, and it offers a straightforward gateway for travellers heading to the southeast of the country. Identified by the codes GME and UMGG, the airport is compact enough to feel manageable on arrival while still handling the essential functions visitors need. For most passengers, its appeal is simplicity: shorter walking distances, easier orientation, and a calmer atmosphere than at larger international hubs.
Overview
Gomel Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Gomel, one of Belarus’s main cities, and it offers a straightforward gateway for travellers heading to the southeast of the country. Identified by the codes GME and UMGG, the airport is compact enough to feel manageable on arrival while still handling the essential functions visitors need. For most passengers, its appeal is simplicity: shorter walking distances, easier orientation, and a calmer atmosphere than at larger international hubs.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Gomel Airport
- IATA / ICAO codes: GME / UMGG
- Location served: Gomel, Belarus
- Elevation: 472 ft (144 m)
- Main runway: 10/28, 8428 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: Europe/Minsk
Facilities and airside
A key operational advantage of Gomel Airport is its single main runway, 10/28, which is 8428 feet long, surfaced in asphalt, and equipped with lighting. For travellers, that suggests an airport built for practical reliability, including operations in lower-light conditions. Because it is a medium airport rather than a major hub, passengers should expect a more modest range of services, so it is wise to plan ahead for extras such as dining, currency needs, or ground transport rather than assuming extensive on-site options.
Visitor tips
Before travelling, check the airport’s official website at http://www.gomelavia.com/ for current flight information, local notices, and contact details. Since the airport operates in the Europe/Minsk time zone, confirm schedules carefully if you are connecting from another country. It is also smart to arrange onward transport in advance, especially for late arrivals, as smaller airports often have fewer spontaneous transfer options than larger city gateways.
Routes
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Belarus
FAQ
Gomel 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.
9 common questions
- Gomel Airport is located in Gomel, Belarus (Europe), at coordinates 52.420°, 31.000°.
- Its IATA code is GME and its ICAO code is UMGG.
- Gomel Airport serves Gomel, Belarus. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Gomel Airport operates on Europe/Minsk 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.
- Gomel Airport sits at latitude 52.420° and longitude 31.000°. 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 GME. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GME is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GME on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Gomel, Gomel Region, Belarus, the official website is http://avia.by/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Belarus. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.