Anapa Airport - an alternate site for the Olympic Games in Sochi?

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

Anapa airport "Vityazevo" is located 15 km from the central part of the city and at a distance of about 5 km from the railway station. It is considered an international airport of federal significance. The largest air hub in the south of the state, one of the twenty most significant airports in the Russian Federation. Serves such cities as Temryuk, Novorossiysk and the children's resorts of Anapa, the tourist flow of which is about 3 million people a year. Anapa Airport receives and sends flights connecting more than 47 cities. It is also considered the base of small airlines in the region.

The runways are designed for various types of aircraft and helicopters with a weight not exceeding 150 tons. In addition to civilian aviation, the Ministry of Defense aviation is based at the airport. At the same time, Vityazevo occupies the 5th place in Russia due to the high ratespassenger traffic services. Renowned for many business awards for its dynamic development and flight safety.

During the holiday season, there is a high influx of tourists, which makes the airport work in emergency mode.

Anapa attracts not only Russians, but also guests from near and far abroad. Therefore, in the velvet season, this place resembles a large anthill, where you can easily get lost. During the day, Anapa airport is able to receive dozens of aircraft of Russian airlines and special flights from abroad. The main flights arrive from Moscow, St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk. At the same time, liners from Anapa can land both at Domodedovo and at Sheremetyevo, which is very convenient for passengers.

The terminal for receiving passengers is not large, but provides a comfortable location for people. It also provides services for customers with disabilities, there is a room for mother and child. There are several shops in the terminal. Among them you can find outlets with elite fur, souvenirs and alcohol. Cafes and bars serve citizens while waiting for the next flight. In case of long delays in flights, Anapa Airport provides for the accommodation of its passengers in a comfortable hotel with rooms of various categories of service. ATMs, post office and left-luggage offices provide their services. Passengers can access the Business Class Superior Lounge, where pre-flight formalities are handled without leaving the lounge.

On the territory of "Vityazevo" are locatedthree parking lots for cars at once, one of which is free. It will not be difficult for any newly arrived foreigner to easily get to the city of Anapa. The airport allows you to use the services of a taxi or shuttle buses. In just 20 minutes you can drive to the main highway, where the most popular sanatoriums and holiday homes are located. During the summer holidays, a bus route is launched connecting the airport, Anapa and Gelendzhik. Due to the heavy workload of the airport during the summer season, it is recommended to take tickets in both directions at once.

The reconstruction of the airport, which is currently underway, is timed to coincide with the Winter Olympic Games. Vityazevo can be used as an alternate airport for guests of such a large-scale event.