# Astrakhan Narimanovo Boris M. Kustodiev International Airport (ASF)

> Astrakhan, RU · IATA: ASF · ICAO: URWA · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ASF` |
| ICAO | `URWA` |
| City | Astrakhan |
| Country | RU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | -20 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 46.28284, 48.01051 |

## Description

Astrakhan's freight strength lies on rail, road and the Caspian Sea rather than in the air. Astrakhan Narimanovo Boris Kustodiev International Airport (IATA: ASF, ICAO: URWA) sits about 8 km from the city in the Volga delta, close to the Caspian, and runs mainly domestic flights to Moscow, Sochi and other Russian cities. Terminal and apron upgrades under way since the mid-2020s are meant to raise both passenger and cargo capacity, but there is still no significant freighter operation — air cargo moves in the belly holds of passenger flights, with larger volumes routed through the Moscow hubs (SVO/DME). The region's real cargo role is as a node on the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC), served by the nearby Caspian port of Olya linking Russia, Iran and India. For forwarders, ASF is a regional passenger and belly-freight point.

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