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Remote far-east Russian gateway serving Sovetskaya Gavan.
Location
Sovetskaya Gavan, Russia
Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport, designated IATA code GVN and ICAO code UHKM, serves the port city of Sovetskaya Gavan in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia's far east. The airport provides essential air connectivity to this relatively isolated coastal community situated on Tatar Strait, where surface transport options are limited.
The facility operates as a small regional airport handling modest passenger volumes, primarily connecting the area to Khabarovsk and other regional centers. Its role is vital for residents who rely on air travel for medical, commercial, and personal needs given the region's geographic remoteness.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal facility suited to its low regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Sovetskaya Gavan city center is primarily provided by taxi and limited bus services.
Airlines here
Aurora Airlines (a subsidiary of Aeroflot) has operated regional routes connecting Sovetskaya Gavan to Khabarovsk and other far-eastern destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Khabarovsk Krai in Russia's far eastern region.
- ›Situated near the Tatar Strait coastline, one of Russia's more remote port cities.
- ›Serves as a critical air link for a community with limited overland transport infrastructure.
- ›The airport's ICAO prefix 'UHK' indicates it falls under the Khabarovsk regional air traffic zone.
- ›Handles primarily domestic regional flights rather than international services.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
