# Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK)

> Gorno-Altaysk, RU · IATA: RGK · ICAO: UNBG · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `RGK` |
| ICAO | `UNBG` |
| City | Gorno-Altaysk |
| Country | RU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 294 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 51.96920, 85.83654 |

## Description

A new international terminal, opened in July 2025, turned Gorno-Altaysk Airport (IATA: RGK, ICAO: UNBG) into the official international gateway to Russia's Altai Republic and its booming ecotourism. Seven airlines — among them Aeroflot, S7 Airlines, Red Wings and UTair — serve domestic routes to Moscow, Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg. The airport has no dedicated cargo terminal or freighter service, so air freight rides as belly cargo on passenger flights. Significant freight for the region is consolidated at Novosibirsk Tolmachevo (OVB), western Siberia's main air-cargo hub, roughly 450 km to the north. For forwarders, RGK is a passenger and tourism destination rather than a handling point.

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