Groznyy Airport

Overview

Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport is the main air gateway for Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic in southern Russia. Identified by GRV and URMG, it is classified as a large airport and handles the city’s commercial air traffic in a compact, easy-to-understand setting. For travelers, that usually means a more straightforward arrival and departure experience than at major multi-terminal hubs, while still serving as the key access point for business trips, regional travel, and visits to family and friends in Grozny.

At a glance

• Official name: Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport
• Location served: Grozny, Russia
• Airport type: Large airport
• Elevation: 548 ft (167 m) above sea level
• Runway: 08/26, 8,202 ft long, concrete, and lighted
• Time zone: Europe/Moscow

What travelers should know

The airport’s single published runway, 08/26, is built in concrete, fully lighted, and long enough to support regular passenger operations with dependable day and night use. Its elevation of 548 feet (167 meters) is moderate, so visitors generally do not need to think about altitude in practical travel terms, but weather and operating conditions can still affect schedules as at any airport. Because the airport runs on Europe/Moscow time, it is worth checking your booking, transfer arrangements, and pickup times carefully if you are connecting from another Russian region or from abroad, especially when coordinating late-night arrivals or early departures.