Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport (UKWW)
Medium airport · Vinnitsa, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKWW |
| IATA | VIN |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°14'33" E 28°36'50" 49.24253, 28.61378 |
| Location | Vinnitsa, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,175 ft (2492 m) | 117 ft | concrete | No |
Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport at a glance
Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport is a medium airport in Vinnitsa, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, known to airline systems as VIN. The field elevation of 961 ft (293 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKWW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 8,175 ft (2492 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKWW 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 Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ozerne Air Base | UKKO | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Bila Tserkva Air Base | UKBC | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Khmelnytskyi Airport | UKLH | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Mărculești Air Base | LUBM | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport | LUBL | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 961 ft field elevation of Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International 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 32 airports and airfields we list for Ukraine — 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 Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport is UKWW, and its IATA code is VIN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport above sea level?
Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport sits at an elevation of 961 feet (293 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.2425, 28.6138 — in Vinnitsa, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ozerne Air Base, about 102 km away.
Does UKWW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKWW 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 Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport?
Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,175 ft (2492 m) with a concrete surface.