Airport code
SKX — Saransk Airport
SKX is the IATA code for Saransk Airport, an airport serving Saransk, Russia. Its ICAO code is UWPS, and it operates in the Europe/Moscow time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 54.1251, 45.2123 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 676 ft (206 m).
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About Saransk Airport
Saransk International Airport is an international airport in Mordovia, Russia located 7 km southeast of Saransk. It serves small airliners, but has undergone a major renovation in 2017 in time for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SKX |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | UWPS |
| Airport name | Saransk Airport |
| City | Saransk |
| Country | Russia |
| Time zone | Europe/Moscow (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 54.1251 |
| Longitude | 45.2123 |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,186 ft (2,800 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Saransk Airport?
The IATA code for Saransk Airport is SKX.
What is the ICAO code for Saransk Airport?
The ICAO code for Saransk Airport is UWPS.
Where is SKX airport located?
Saransk Airport (SKX) is located in Saransk, Russia.
What time zone is SKX in?
Saransk Airport operates in the Europe/Moscow time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to SKX?
The nearest airport to Saransk Airport (SKX) is Penza Airport (PEZ) in Penza, about 114 km away.
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