Magas Airport — Sunzha, Russia
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Distance & flight time from IGT
Magas Airport
IGT is Magas Airport, serving Nazran and the surrounding Republic of Ingushetia in the North Caucasus region of Russia. Despite the airport code referencing Magas, Ingushetia's capital, the facility is actually located near Nazran, the republic's largest city and former capital. IGT connects this mountainous North Caucasus region to Moscow and other Russian domestic destinations, functioning as a key transport link for a republic where road travel through the Caucasus terrain can be difficult. The airport primarily handles domestic passenger traffic and has periodically undergone infrastructure upgrades to improve capacity and safety standards for the region it serves.
Runways at Magas Airport (IGT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9842 ft (3000 m) | 151 ft (46 m) | ASPHALT |
Radio frequencies for Magas Airport (IGT)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Magas Airport (IGT)
- Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (OGZ) — 35.4 km (22.0 mi)
- Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport (GRV) — 56.0 km (34.8 mi)
- Nalchik Airport (NAL) — 113.1 km (70.3 mi)
- Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) — 184.0 km (114.3 mi)
- Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) — 184.6 km (114.7 mi)
- Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX) — 221.7 km (137.8 mi)
- Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) — 238.8 km (148.4 mi)
- David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) — 242.5 km (150.7 mi)
IGT serves Ingushetia's Nazran area in Russia's North Caucasus, despite the code referencing Magas; not to be confused with airports serving nearby Chechnya or North Ossetia.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Magas Airport?
The IATA code for Magas Airport is IGT.
What is the ICAO code for Magas Airport?
The ICAO code for Magas Airport is URMS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.