Sokol Airport (UHMM)
Medium airport · Magadan, Magadan Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Sokol Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHMM |
| IATA | GDX |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°54'40" E 150°43'12" 59.91100, 150.72000 |
| Location | Magadan, Magadan Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 11,326 ft (3452 m) | 195 ft | CON | Yes |
Sokol Airport at a glance
Sokol Airport is a medium airport in Magadan, Magadan Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as GDX. The field elevation of 574 ft (175 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHMM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 11,326 ft (3452 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UHMM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Sokol Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magadan-13 Airport | UHMT | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Seymchan Airport | UHMS | 347 km (187 NM) |
| Omsukchan Airport | UHMF | 391 km (211 NM) |
| Okhotsk Airport | UHOO | 434 km (234 NM) |
| Severo-Evensk Airport | UHMW | 511 km (276 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sokol Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 574 ft field elevation of Sokol Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 255 airports and airfields we list for Russia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Sokol Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sokol Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sokol Airport is UHMM, and its IATA code is GDX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sokol Airport above sea level?
Sokol Airport sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sokol Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.9110, 150.7200 — in Magadan, Magadan Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Magadan-13 Airport, about 34 km away.
Does UHMM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHMM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Sokol Airport?
Sokol Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 11,326 ft (3452 m) with a CON surface.