Balakovo Airport (UWSB)
Medium airport · Balakovo, Saratov Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Balakovo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWSB |
| IATA | BWO |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°51'30" E 47°44'44" 51.85830, 47.74560 |
| Location | Balakovo, Saratov Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,710 ft (2350 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Balakovo Airport at a glance
Balakovo Airport is a medium airport in Balakovo, Saratov Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as BWO. The field elevation of 95 ft (29 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWSB 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, 03/21, offers 7,710 ft (2350 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWSB 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 Balakovo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bagay-Baranovka Air Base | XWSB | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Gagarin International Airport | UWSG | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Engels Air Base | RU-8602 | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Samara Kryazh Air Base | RU-2344 | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Bezymyanka Airfield | UWWG | 231 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Balakovo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 95 ft field elevation of Balakovo 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 Balakovo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Balakovo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Balakovo Airport is UWSB, and its IATA code is BWO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Balakovo Airport above sea level?
Balakovo Airport sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Balakovo Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.8583, 47.7456 — in Balakovo, Saratov Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bagay-Baranovka Air Base, about 62 km away.
Does UWSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWSB 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 Balakovo Airport?
Balakovo Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,710 ft (2350 m) with a CON surface.