Nizhny Novgorod International Airport
Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport is the main air gateway for Nizhny Novgorod, one of Russia’s largest historic and industrial cities. Identified by IATA code GOJ and ICAO code UWGG, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic. The airport sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 metres) and operates on Europe/Moscow time, which is useful to keep in mind when checking schedules, arranging transfers, or confirming hotel arrivals.
About Nizhny Novgorod International Airport
Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport is the main air gateway for Nizhny Novgorod, one of Russia’s largest historic and industrial cities. Identified by IATA code GOJ and ICAO code UWGG, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic. The airport sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 metres) and operates on Europe/Moscow time, which is useful to keep in mind when checking schedules, arranging transfers, or confirming hotel arrivals.
Overview
Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport is the main air gateway for Nizhny Novgorod, one of Russia’s largest historic and industrial cities. Identified by IATA code GOJ and ICAO code UWGG, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic. The airport sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 metres) and operates on Europe/Moscow time, which is useful to keep in mind when checking schedules, arranging transfers, or confirming hotel arrivals.
What Travellers Should Know
- GOJ serves the city of Nizhny Novgorod and the surrounding region, making it the standard arrival point for most air visitors.
- The airport’s official website is http://www.airportnn.ru/en/, a useful source for flight information and airport updates.
- Its runway system includes four runways, with two long lighted runways: 18L/36R at 9,843 feet and 18R/36L at 9,203 feet.
- Shorter asphalt runways 06/24 and 15/33 are also part of the airfield layout.
- Europe/Moscow time applies year-round for planning onward travel and meeting times.
Airfield And Access
For aviation enthusiasts, Strigino has a notably substantial airfield, with the longest runways designed to support larger aircraft operations and night use thanks to lighting on both main strips. For ordinary passengers, that mostly translates into a capable airport that can handle a broad range of services in varying conditions. As with many airports serving major regional centres, it works best as a practical starting point for reaching the city by pre-booked transfer, taxi, or local ground transport after arrival.
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FAQ
Nizhny Novgorod International 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
- Nizhny Novgorod International Airport is located in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia (Europe), at coordinates 56.220°, 43.790°.
- Its IATA code is GOJ and its ICAO code is UWGG.
- Nizhny Novgorod International Airport serves Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Nizhny Novgorod International Airport operates on Europe/Moscow 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.
- Nizhny Novgorod International Airport sits at latitude 56.220° and longitude 43.790°. 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 GOJ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GOJ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GOJ 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.