Vologda Airport — Vologda, Russia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereVologda Airport in Vologda uses the IATA code VGD, with ULWW as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from VGD
Vologda Airport
Vologda Airport serves Vologda, an ancient city in northwestern Russia renowned for its wooden architecture, lace-making tradition, and historic churches dating back centuries. VGD provides domestic connections to Moscow and St. Petersburg, supporting both business travel and tourism to this culturally significant regional capital. Vologda's economy centers on dairy production, notably its famous butter, alongside manufacturing and forestry industries typical of the northern Russian landscape. The airport, while modest compared to major Russian hubs, plays an important role in linking Vologda Oblast to the country's broader transportation network, particularly during winter months when road travel becomes more difficult.
Runways at Vologda Airport (VGD)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4921 ft (1500 m) | 131 ft (40 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Vologda Airport (VGD)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Vologda Airport (VGD)
- Cherepovets Airport (CEE) — 109.6 km (68.1 mi)
- Staroselye Airport (RYB) — 143.5 km (89.2 mi)
- Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW) — 176.6 km (109.7 mi)
- Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport (IAR) — 191.9 km (119.2 mi)
- Ivanovo South Airport (IWA) — 267.0 km (165.9 mi)
- Migalovo Air Base (KLD) — 367.8 km (228.5 mi)
- Velikiy Ustyug Airport (VUS) — 388.5 km (241.4 mi)
- Chkalovskiy Air Base (CKL) — 394.8 km (245.3 mi)
Vologda Airport (VGD) connects the historic northwestern Russian city of Vologda, known for wooden architecture and dairy production, to Moscow and St. Petersburg.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Vologda Airport?
The IATA code for Vologda Airport is VGD.
What is the ICAO code for Vologda Airport?
The ICAO code for Vologda Airport is ULWW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.