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GDX Sokol Airport
Sokol Airport (IATA: GDX, ICAO:UHMM) is located in the the city of Magadan, Russia. It is the primary international airport serving Magadan and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+7413260-33-35

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IATA Code

GDX

ICAO Code

UHMM

Name

Sokol Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Russia (RU)

City

Magadan

Latitude

59.9109993

Longitude

150.7200012

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

Phone Number

+7413260-33-35

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International Air Freight Gateway

Sokol Airport（GDX）

Sokol Airport, formally Vladimir Vysotsky International Airport, serves Magadan and the wider Magadan Oblast in Russia’s Far East. The airport is located in Sokol, approximately 50 km north of Magadan city centre, at 59.9109993°N and 150.7200012°E, in the UTC+11:00 time zone. Its logistics role is primarily that of a remote regional gateway, where international shipments generally require careful coordination with available passenger-flight belly capacity, Russian hub connections or specially arranged charter capacity. Our service team can coordinate airport feasibility checks, export documentation, transshipment planning and final-mile collection. Capacity, customs availability, acceptance windows and onward connections must be confirmed for each shipment before booking.

Airport / location	Sokol Airport, Magadan, Magadan Oblast, Russia
IATA / ICAO	GDX / UHMM
Coordinates	59.9109993, 150.7200012
Time zone	UTC+11:00
Operational profile	Remote regional passenger airport with air-cargo handling requirements coordinated case by case

Key Highlights

Far East positioningMagadan’s remote geography makes uplift planning, transshipment control and road collection especially important.

Hub-dependent connectivityShipments may need to connect through larger Russian gateways; routing and available capacity can change by season.

Passenger-led cargo profileStandard cargo is more likely to move as belly cargo or on arranged capacity than through a dedicated global freighter network.

Long ground interfaceThe airport is outside the city centre, so truck scheduling and delivery appointments should be arranged before cargo arrival.

Weather and remoteness sensitivityWinter conditions, irregular operations and limited local alternatives can affect acceptance and delivery planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team treats facility capability as shipment-specific. The following controls should be confirmed with the handling agent and the operating carrier before cargo is delivered to Sokol Airport:

General cargo acceptance: Verify terminal acceptance hours, piece and weight limits, pallet build-up requirements, screening arrangements and whether the shipment will move on passenger or charter capacity.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Confirm available cool-room or protected holding arrangements, handover timing and contingency procedures. Do not assume continuous temperature control during aircraft or truck transfers.
Dangerous goods: Obtain advance carrier approval for the exact UN number, packing instruction, quantity and aircraft limitations. Acceptance is subject to the operator’s current dangerous-goods programme.
Customs-controlled cargo: Arrange export or import customs representation, electronic declaration data and inspection support before delivery. Bonded or temporary-storage treatment must be confirmed with the responsible customs facility.
Special cargo: Live animals, human remains, valuables, outsized pieces and lithium-battery shipments require separate feasibility checks, advance notice and written acceptance.

Routes & Transit Times

The supplied airport record identifies Moscow and Novosibirsk as representative departure directions. Current operating carriers, flight numbers, frequencies and available cargo space must be reconfirmed at booking.
For international cargo, our team normally evaluates a through-routing via a suitable Russian gateway, followed by transfer to Sokol Airport. The best option depends on customs status, airline interline capability, cargo type and destination-country restrictions.
Transit time should be quoted only after space, routing and customs handling are confirmed. Weather disruption, aircraft changes, weekend or holiday schedules, security screening and irregular operations may extend the plan.
For urgent or high-value cargo, we compare passenger belly capacity, charter solutions and alternative regional gateways rather than relying on an unconfirmed single-flight plan.

Planning rule: Our service team provides a provisional routing first and confirms the final cut-off, uplift and delivery estimate only after carrier acceptance and handling-agent validation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Magadan city, Magadan Oblast and remote communities dependent on air transport for time-critical replenishment.
Mining and industrial supply: Machinery parts, electrical components, tools, maintenance materials and project cargo may require careful packaging, dimensional review and delivery coordination.
Essential and consumer goods: General merchandise, spare parts, packaged food, apparel and household supplies may move by air when surface alternatives are slow or seasonally constrained.
Healthcare and emergency shipments: Medical devices, laboratory materials and pharmaceuticals require documented temperature, packaging and handling controls; availability of local special-handling facilities must be checked in advance.
Outbound products: Commercial samples, seafood or other regional products may require product-specific sanitary, phytosanitary, packing and export documentation before uplift.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: The effective cargo cut-off is set by the operating carrier and handling agent, not by the published passenger departure time. Our team confirms acceptance, screening and documentation deadlines separately.
Russian customs data: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, HS classification, consignee details, customs value, origin information and any licence or permit data must be consistent across all records.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the shipper’s declaration where required, correct marks and labels, compliant packaging and battery details before booking. Hidden dangerous goods in equipment or spare parts are a frequent rejection risk.
Inspection and collection: Customs or security inspection may delay release. The consignee should be ready with identification, customs authority and a vehicle suitable for the cargo’s dimensions and handling requirements.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, package count, Incoterm, battery status and required delivery date before requesting a rate.
Book with schedule flexibility and avoid planning around a single departure. We recommend confirming an alternative hub or uplift option for critical cargo.
Use weather-resistant export packaging, secure internal bracing and clear piece-level marks. For remote delivery, include handling instructions and confirm whether a tail-lift or special vehicle is needed.
For pharmaceuticals, perishables or live animals, provide the temperature range, packaging method, welfare documents and handover plan before cargo is tendered.
Do not deliver cargo to the airport until our team has issued written confirmation of space, documents, acceptance point and current cut-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sokol Airport handle international air freight?: International movement may be possible through the relevant airline and customs arrangements, but acceptance depends on routing, shipment type, documentation and current operational capability. Our team verifies this before booking.
Can I use the passenger departure time as the cargo cut-off?: No. Cargo acceptance, screening and document deadlines are normally earlier and vary by carrier and handling agent. We confirm the applicable cut-off for each shipment.
Is direct freighter capacity available to Magadan?: It should not be assumed. Capacity may be passenger belly space, charter capacity or a connection through another Russian gateway. Our team checks the live operating plan and cargo restrictions.
How should temperature-controlled cargo be arranged?: Provide the required temperature range and packaging details at quotation stage. Protected storage, transfer time and contingency handling must be confirmed in writing; continuous temperature control is not automatic.
What is the best option if the shipment is urgent?: We compare available uplift through Russian hubs, charter possibilities and alternative gateways, then assess customs and final-mile constraints before recommending a route.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, address, time zone and the descriptive operating information in this module are based primarily on the airport record supplied for Sokol Airport. Route examples and historical throughput figures are not used as current capacity commitments. Current schedules, acceptance rules, customs procedures, dangerous-goods restrictions and facility availability require shipment-specific verification.

Code and aviation reference verification: iata.org and icao.int.
Russian civil aviation regulatory reference: favt.gov.ru.
Russian customs regulatory reference: customs.gov.ru.

These sources define the relevant verification boundaries; live airline schedules, cargo space, handling cut-offs, customs decisions and ground-service arrangements remain subject to confirmation by the operating carrier, airport handling agent and competent authorities.