The "southern capital" of Russia is often referred to as the amazingly beautiful city of Krasnodar. The airport of this large administrative center receives a large number of flights daily. The city is distinguished by its hospitality, it welcomes its guests with green streets and picturesque coastal areas. Krasnodar can rightly be called a comfortable resort area that meets all modern requirements. Every year it is visited by a large number of tourists seeking to relax in the south of Russia.
Krasnodar Airport
There is an international airport operating 12 kilometers from the center of this city, which is the main flying harbor of the Krasnodar Territory. He currently works with more than 40 air carriers. Aircraft depart from this airport to 56 destinations (30 of them are international). Flights from St. Petersburg, Sochi, Khabarovsk, Volgograd and many other Russian cities land at the airport. The destination of a large number of aircraft is Krasnodar Airport. The route of some aircraft runs through Moscow and Europe.
The main airport of the Krasnodar Territory(it is also called "Pashkovsky") is endowed with a high bandwidth. It has two runways that can operate simultaneously.
Facts from the history of development
The starting point for the formation of the Krasnodar airport is 1932. During this time period, 7 planes designed to combat harmful insects landed on the lands of the Pashkovsky state farm. After that, an air base was formed in these places.
In 1934, it underwent a reorganization, as a result of which the bulk of transport ships began to carry passengers. During the hard years of the war, the planes of the Krasnodar airport delivered fuel and ammunition to the front. They transported soldiers who were injured. After the end of World War II, the airport began to receive aircraft such as Li-2 and Il-12.
In 1960, an air terminal was erected in Pashkovsky, and a concrete runway began to be built. In 1984, another section of the airfield was adapted for the takeoff and landing of aircraft.
Infrastructure
Krasnodar-1 Airport has a developed infrastructure. It has terminals designed to serve international and Russian flights, a cargo terminal. In the immediate vicinity there is a hotel and several hotels where passengers can spend the night.
In the terminal there are areas of increased comfort, shops, cafes, a pharmacy. Krasnodar Airport offers passengers the services ofin-flight catering and medical unit. This air harbor has a certain infrastructure for passengers with disabilities. There is a special display in the terminal building, information from which can be read by people with poor eyesight. It provides an opportunity for visually impaired passengers to find out the necessary information.
Krasnodar Airport is equipped with specially equipped toilets. They are intended for citizens who have difficulty in moving. The terminal building has ramps and an induction system that can improve the performance of hearing aids. There are tactile tiles on the street that serve as a guide for visually impaired passengers to the pedestrian crossing.
How to get to the airport
Krasnodar Airport is located very close to the central part of the city. You can get there by public transport or taxi. Trolleybus number 7 leaves in this direction every 20 minutes. Travel time on this vehicle is only an hour. Shuttle taxis depart from various points of Krasnodar, following to the international airport.
Passengers who value comfort often get to their destination by taxi. This means of transportation is also chosen by those who are afraid of missing their flight. For safety reasons, although there are many private carriers, official taxis should be used.
Currently, Krasnodar Airport is of strategic importance for ourcountries. This largest flying harbor, according to many, is the main air gateway of the southern region of Russia.
