Large airport · Moscow, Russia
Sheremetyevo International Airport
Pushkin Sheremetyevo International Airport, more commonly known as Sheremetyevo International Airport or simply Sheremetyevo is the busiest of the four international airports that serve the city of Moscow. Its IATA code is SVO. Its ICAO code is UUEE. It has 3 runways, longest 12,139 ft (CON). Elevation 622 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Moscow, Russia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SVO |
| ICAO code | UUEE |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 12,139 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 622 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 55.9775° N, 37.3867° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Sheremetyevo International Airport is known for
Pushkin Sheremetyevo International Airport, more commonly known as Sheremetyevo International Airport or simply Sheremetyevo is the busiest of the four international airports that serve the city of Moscow.
History
Originally built as a military airbase, Sheremetyevo was converted into a civilian airport in 1959.
Official website: http://svo.aero/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Sheremetyevo International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Bolshoi Theatre · Russia · 17.5 miles away
- Red Square · Russia · 17.9 miles away
- Moscow Kremlin · Russia · 18.0 miles away
- Saint Basil's Cathedral · Russia · 18.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Sheremetyevo International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Losiny Ostrov National Park · Russia · 17.1 miles away
- Zavidovo National Park · Russia · 63.5 miles away
- Meshchyora National Park · Russia · 115.1 miles away
- Meshchyorsky National Park · Russia · 123.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sheremetyevo International Airport?
Pushkin Sheremetyevo International Airport, more commonly known as Sheremetyevo International Airport or simply Sheremetyevo is the busiest of the four international airports that serve the city of Moscow.
What is the airport code for Sheremetyevo International Airport?
Sheremetyevo International Airport — its IATA code is SVO and its ICAO code is UUEE.
Where is Sheremetyevo International Airport located?
Sheremetyevo International Airport serves Moscow, Russia. Its coordinates are 55.9775° N, 37.3867° E.
What is the history of Sheremetyevo International Airport?
Originally built as a military airbase, Sheremetyevo was converted into a civilian airport in 1959.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26396
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheremetyevo_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.