Gomel Airport (GME)

Gomel, BY 🇧🇾 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

UMGG

IATA

GME

Elevation

472 ft

Region

BY-HO

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: UMGG

Local Code: Not available

Location: 52.527° N, 31.016701° E

Continent: EU

Type: Medium Airport

Nearby Points of Interest

What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Gomel Airport (UMGG (GME)) generally receives mixed reviews from travelers, with some appreciating specific aspects while others express significant dissatisfaction with facilities and amenities. Overall traveler sentiment appears moderately positive, with a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Yandex Maps based on 533 reviews, but detailed breakdowns reveal areas needing improvement.

What Travelers Love
  • Friendly and Efficient Staff: Many travelers report positive experiences with the airport staff.
  • Cleanliness: The airport is often noted for its good cleanliness.
  • Manageable Waiting Times: On Yandex Maps, "waiting time" has a 74% positive rating, and "registration" is 62% positive, suggesting check-in processes are generally efficient.
  • Reasonable Security Wait Times: Current AI-powered predictions indicate security wait times around 28 minutes.
  • Proximity to City: The airport is conveniently located approximately 3 km (2.5 miles) from central Gomel.
Common Complaints
  • Outdated Terminal Facilities: The overall terminal facilities receive a low satisfaction rating of 37%.
  • Limited Amenities and Services: Food and retail services (29%), cafes (50% positive on Yandex, implying 50% negative), waiting rooms (40% positive), and lounge access (32%) are frequently cited as insufficient or poor.
  • Poor WiFi Connectivity: WiFi services at the airport have a low satisfaction rate of 36%.
  • Subpar Immigration/Customs Experience: The immigration/customs process is a significant pain point, with only 23% traveler satisfaction. Current immigration wait times are estimated at 8 minutes.
  • Baggage Handling Issues: The baggage claim experience is rated low at 33% satisfaction, and "baggage" reviews on Yandex are 37% positive, indicating frequent issues.
  • Lack of Investment/Repair: "Repair" as a category receives a very low 14% positive rating, suggesting issues with maintenance and modernization.

While Gomel Airport benefits from amiable staff and a generally clean environment, its aging infrastructure, limited amenities, and particularly challenging immigration/customs experience frequently detract from overall traveler satisfaction. Travelers should manage expectations regarding facilities and potentially prepare for self-sufficiency in terms of food and entertainment.

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Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Gomel Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Belavia
BRU / B2
4 15 4 Dec 5, 2025
For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
10/28 8428 ft 141 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
APP APP 126.1 MHz
TWR TWR 118.1 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
GM Gomel NDB 247 kHz
GOL Gomel VOR-DME 113100 kHz
MV Gomel NDB 247 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
Taxis

Taxis are readily available outside the airport terminal. The ride to Gomel city center typically takes around 15-20 minutes. Ride-hailing services like Yandex Go are also widely used and can be a convenient option for booking a ride.

Rental Cars

There are no major international car rental company desks located directly within the airport terminal. Car rental should be arranged in advance with local or national providers who can organize a meet-and-greet service for vehicle pickup at the airport.

Public Transportation

Public bus route No. 59 connects Gomel Airport to the city's central bus station (Avtovokzal) and train station (Vokzal). The bus stop is situated near the terminal. The schedule can be infrequent and is often aligned with flight arrivals and departures, so it is advisable to check the latest timetable.

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