GDX - Sokol Airport
Magadan, Russia
IATA Code: GDX · Magadan, Russia
The airport code GDX is the IATA identifier for Sokol Airport. You may also find it referred to as Magadan Airport (GDX).
Sokol Airport (GDX) serves Magadan, Russia, in the Asia Pacific fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
GDX is the IATA airport code for Sokol Airport, located in Magadan, Russia. The airport is situated at coordinates 59.9110°N, 150.7200°E. The current jet fuel price in the Asia Pacific region is $5.15/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Asia Pacific)
$5.15/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- GDX
- City
- Magadan
- Country
- Russia
- Timezone
- Asia/Srednekolymsk
- Latitude
- 59.9110°
- Longitude
- 150.7200°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Asia Pacific
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from GDX
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHO - Okhotsk | 434 km | $6,258 | $13/passenger |
| USR - Ust-Nera | 648 km | $9,344 | $19/passenger |
| ZKP - Zyryanka | 649 km | $9,359 | $19/passenger |
| KDY - Khandyga | 803 km | $11,579 | $23/passenger |
| MQJ - Honuu | 817 km | $11,781 | $24/passenger |
| SEK - Srednekolymsk | 854 km | $12,315 | $25/passenger |
| PKC - Petropavlovsk | 886 km | $12,776 | $26/passenger |
| UMS - Ust-Maya | 901 km | $12,992 | $26/passenger |
| NLI - Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport | 970 km | $13,987 | $28/passenger |
| BGN - | 985 km | $14,204 | $28/passenger |
| NGK - Nogliki | 1,019 km | $14,694 | $29/passenger |
| BQG - Bogorodskoe | 1,049 km | $15,127 | $30/passenger |
| CYX - Cherskiy | 1,104 km | $15,920 | $32/passenger |
| KVM - Markovo | 1,141 km | $16,453 | $33/passenger |
| YKS - Yakutsk | 1,150 km | $16,583 | $33/passenger |
| BQJ - Batagay | 1,159 km | $16,713 | $33/passenger |
| GYG - Yakutsk | 1,161 km | $16,742 | $33/passenger |
| CKH - Chokurdah | 1,198 km | $17,275 | $35/passenger |
| EKS - Shakhtyorsk | 1,313 km | $18,933 | $38/passenger |
| SUK - Batagay-Alyta | 1,316 km | $18,977 | $38/passenger |
| UKG - Ust-Kuyga | 1,320 km | $19,034 | $38/passenger |
| KXK - Komsomolsk-on-Amur | 1,367 km | $19,712 | $39/passenger |
| GVN - Sovetskaya Gavan | 1,400 km | $20,188 | $40/passenger |
| PWE - Pevek | 1,431 km | $20,635 | $41/passenger |
| ADH - Aldan | 1,437 km | $20,722 | $41/passenger |
| DYR - Anadyr | 1,481 km | $21,356 | $43/passenger |
| NER - Neryungri | 1,529 km | $22,048 | $44/passenger |
| UUS - Yuzhno-sakhalinsk | 1,540 km | $22,207 | $44/passenger |
| ZIX - Zhigansk | 1,546 km | $22,293 | $45/passenger |
| VYI - Vilyuisk | 1,567 km | $22,596 | $45/passenger |
| KHV - Khabarovsk | 1,611 km | $23,231 | $46/passenger |
| IKS - Tiksi | 1,625 km | $23,433 | $47/passenger |
| VHV - Verkhnevilyuysk | 1,637 km | $23,606 | $47/passenger |
| SYA - Shemya | 1,638 km | $23,620 | $47/passenger |
| OLZ - Olekminsk | 1,660 km | $23,937 | $48/passenger |
| FYJ - Fuyuan | 1,674 km | $24,139 | $48/passenger |
| WKJ - Wakkanai | 1,718 km | $24,774 | $50/passenger |
| NYR - Nyurba | 1,733 km | $24,990 | $50/passenger |
| RIS - Rishiri Island | 1,750 km | $25,235 | $50/passenger |
| SUY - Suntar | 1,779 km | $25,653 | $51/passenger |
| BQS - Blagoveschensk | 1,802 km | $25,985 | $52/passenger |
| MBE - Monbetsu | 1,803 km | $25,999 | $52/passenger |
| DEE - Yuzhno-Kurilsk | 1,806 km | $26,043 | $52/passenger |
| HEK - Heihe | 1,827 km | $26,345 | $53/passenger |
| MMB - Memanbetsu | 1,836 km | $26,475 | $53/passenger |
| JSJ - Jiansanjiang | 1,846 km | $26,619 | $53/passenger |
| SHB - Nakashibetsu | 1,857 km | $26,778 | $54/passenger |
| OHE - Mohe County | 1,887 km | $27,211 | $54/passenger |
| AKJ - Asahikawa | 1,890 km | $27,254 | $55/passenger |
| PVS - Provideniya Bay | 1,908 km | $27,513 | $55/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your GDX Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Asia Pacific region has jet fuel priced at $5.15/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from GDX
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Magadan
Magadan has a subarctic or polar climate with long, cold winters and brief, cool summers. Winter temperatures can drop well below -20°C (-4°F), and severe weather can impact flight operations. During winter months, it's advisable to monitor weather forecasts closely and allow extra time for potential delays or diversions.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through GDX
Located in the Asia Pacific fuel pricing region, GDX is part of one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets. Asian airports often feature extensive shopping, dining, and transit accommodation options. Visa requirements vary widely across Asian countries, so travelers are advised to verify entry requirements well in advance of their trip.
Planning Your Trip via GDX
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Sokol Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from GDX
- Fuel impact awareness: The Asia Pacific region currently prices jet fuel at $5.15/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to GDX are OHO, USR, ZKP — consider these for potentially lower fares