Siberia's gateway serving Barnaul and the Altai region.
Opened
1953
Location
Barnaul, Russia
Barnaul Gherman Titov International Airport (IATA: BAX, ICAO: UNBB) is the primary commercial airport serving Barnaul, the administrative center of Altai Krai in southwestern Siberia, Russia. The airport is named after Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov, who was born in the Altai region and became the second human to orbit the Earth.
The airport handles both domestic and limited international flights, connecting Barnaul to major Russian cities including Moscow and other regional destinations. It serves as an important transport hub for the Altai Krai region, supporting economic and tourism activity related to the nearby Altai Mountains.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 17 kilometers from the city center, accessible by taxi and public bus services.
Airlines here
S7 Airlines and Pobeda are among the carriers operating scheduled services at Barnaul, with connections primarily to Moscow and other Russian cities.
Notable facts
- ›Named after cosmonaut Gherman Titov, who was born in Altai Krai.
- ›Gherman Titov was the second human to orbit the Earth, aboard Vostok 2 in 1961.
- ›The airport serves as a key gateway to the Altai Mountains tourism region.
- ›Located in southwestern Siberia at an elevation of approximately 837 feet (255 meters) above sea level.
- ›The airport handles both domestic Russian routes and limited international charter flights.
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