Gomel Airport (UMGG)
Medium airport · Gomel, Gomel Region, Belarus
Airport data
| Name | Gomel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UMGG |
| IATA | GME |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°31'37" E 31°1'0" 52.52700, 31.01670 |
| Location | Gomel, Gomel Region, Belarus |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,428 ft (2569 m) | 141 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gomel Airport at a glance
Gomel Airport is a medium airport in Gomel, Gomel Region, Belarus, known to airline systems as GME. The field elevation of 472 ft (144 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UMGG 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 8,428 ft (2569 m) of asp 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 UMGG 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 Gomel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Babruisk Air Base | UMNB | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Mogilev Airport | UMOO | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Nizhyn Air Base | UKRN | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Seshcha Air Base | RU-0240 | 204 km (110 NM) |
| Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base | UMIO | 218 km (118 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gomel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 472 ft field elevation of Gomel 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 10 airports and airfields we list for Belarus — 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 Gomel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gomel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gomel Airport is UMGG, and its IATA code is GME. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gomel Airport above sea level?
Gomel Airport sits at an elevation of 472 feet (144 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gomel Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.5270, 31.0167 — in Gomel, Gomel Region, Belarus, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Babruisk Air Base, about 138 km away.
Does UMGG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UMGG 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 Gomel Airport?
Gomel Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,428 ft (2569 m) with a ASP surface.