Koltsovo Airport (SVX)
Yekaterinburg, RU 🇷🇺 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
USSS
IATA
SVX
Elevation
764 ft
Region
RU-SVE
Local Time
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GPS Code: USSS
Local Code: Not available
Location: 56.743099° N, 60.8027° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Large International Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Recent traveler sentiment at Koltsovo Airport (USSS (SVX)) in Yekaterinburg, RU, is mixed but leans positive overall, with the airport often praised for its modern infrastructure and cleanliness. However, some common frustrations arise from operational inefficiencies and limited amenities.
What Travelers Love
- Modern Facilities and Cleanliness: Many travelers commend Koltsovo Airport for its modern facilities, ample space, and general cleanliness.
- Convenient Parking: The parking lot is conveniently located close to the airport entrance, with a general parking lot offering 360 spaces directly in front of the main terminal building.
- Jet Bridges: The airport generally provides jet bridges for almost every flight, enhancing boarding convenience.
- Children's Playgrounds and Amenities: Features like children's playgrounds and massage chairs are available, contributing to traveler comfort.
- Good Transportation Options (Buses & Taxis): Taxis are readily available 24/7 for a 30-minute ride to the city center, and public buses offer an affordable connection.
Common Complaints
- Security Wait Times and Limited Lanes: Travelers frequently report long queues at security due to only a few lanes being open, sometimes as few as 2 out of 6, leading to "excessive care" during examination. Recent estimates put security wait times at around 30 minutes.
- Expensive and Limited Food Options: The airport is criticized for having only expensive cafes and a lack of fast food or budget-friendly snack options.
- Crowded Waiting Areas: There are complaints about insufficient normal waiting areas in the pre-security zone, resulting in crowded spaces where passengers may have to sit on suitcases or the floor.
- Unimpressive Business Lounges: The Opal business lounge is described as cramped, offering very little to eat or drink, with comfortable spots often occupied.
- Irregular Train Service: While a Koltsovo Express train connects to the central station, its schedule is often limited and irregular, making it an inconvenient option for many.
- Harassment at Arrivals/Parking: Some passengers have reported issues with "shady people" harassing them in the arrival hall and parking area, attempting to sell "cheap watches and phones."
Overall, Koltsovo Airport is a modern and generally clean facility, striving for a positive passenger experience as a 4-Star Airport. However, improving efficiency in security processing, diversifying food options, and addressing overcrowding in waiting areas would significantly enhance traveler satisfaction.
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Airport Routes
Koltsovo Airport (SVX) offers 105 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Ural, Red Wings Airlines, Aeroflot and others. Popular destinations from Yekaterinburg include Adler-Sochi Int'l, Antalya, Pulkovo, Sheremetyevo Int'l and Zvartnots Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Khabarovsk Novy (KHV) new
- Zvartnots Int'l (EVN) new
- Manas Int'l (BSZ) new
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) new
- Domodedovo Int'l (DME) new
- Kurumoch (KUF) new
- Bogashevo (TOF) new
- Vladivostok Int'l (VVO) new
- Mineralnye Vody (MRV) new
- Heydar Aliyev Int'l (GYD) new
- Adler-Sochi Int'l (AER) new
- Novosibirsk Tolmachevo (OVB) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Koltsovo AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ural
SVR
/ U6
|
24 | 171 | 24 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Red Wings Airlines
RWZ
/ WZ
|
28 | 96 | 28 | Jan 16, 2026 |
Aeroflot
AFL
/ SU
|
7 | 79 | 7 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Rossiya Airlines
SDM
/ FV
|
6 | 60 | 6 | Nov 2, 2025 |
UTair
UTA
/ UT
|
9 | 31 | 9 | Aug 30, 2025 |
|
Smartavia
AUL
/ 5N
|
3 | 28 | 3 | Aug 31, 2025 |
S7 Airlines
SBI
/ S7
|
2 | 24 | 2 | Aug 31, 2025 |
|
Southwind Airlines
STW
/ 2S
|
1 | 14 | 1 | Aug 31, 2025 |
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Azur Air
AZV
/ ZF
|
2 | 12 | 2 | Aug 31, 2025 |
|
Yamal Airlines
LLM
/ YC
|
4 | 10 | 4 | Aug 28, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08L/26R |
8192 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active |
08R/26L |
9925 ft | 148 ft | CON | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 125.9 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.8 MHz |
| GCA | GCA | 120.0 MHz |
| GND | GND | 119.0 MHz |
| RDR | ASR | 118.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.0 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Official taxi services can be booked at a dedicated counter inside the arrivals hall of Terminal A. Ride-sharing apps like Yandex.Go and Citymobil are also widely available for pickup outside the terminal building.
Rental Cars
Car rental desks for several international and local companies, such as AVIS and Rentmotors, are located in the arrivals hall. Booking in advance online is recommended, but vehicles can also be rented upon arrival.
Public Transportation
The airport is connected to Yekaterinburg by bus and an express train. Bus routes (e.g., No. 1, No. 65) link the airport to the main railway station and other city districts. The 'Koltsovo Express' train offers a direct, faster connection to the Yekaterinburg-Passazhirskiy railway station.