The airport in Gorno-Altaisk is the main air gate of the republic. The object is located in a picturesque area, near the river. Katun. Chuisky Trakt M-52 is 400 meters from the airport. This road links Mongolia and Russia.
History
Gorno-Altaisk Airport began to be built in 1963, was put into operation five years later. The length of the runway is 600 meters, it received fourth-class aircraft. In December 1968, maintenance of the AN-2 began. In 1972, the runway was reconstructed. As a result, he was able to receive Yak-40 aircraft. Daily flights to Novosibirsk and Barnaul have begun.
In 1972, the airport was equipped with MI- (2 and 8) helicopters. Routes were opened in both directions to Artybash, Ulagan and Balykcha. Gradually, the number of flights began to decrease, and completely stopped in 1995. After that, Gorno-Altaisk Airport did not make regular flights for 15 years.
They resumed only in 2010, a year later new flights to Surgut and Novosibirsk were opened. In 2008-2011 the airport purchased 3 new aircraft. Ground services have been certified. In 2011 was introduced intooperation of the renovated airfield complex. It included a runway with a length of 2300 meters, an apron and parking for aircraft. New equipment has appeared: a landing system, lighting equipment and a lighting mast.
Airport today
Gorno-Altaisk Airport today can serve such aircraft as all types of "Bongs", A- (319 and 320), TU-204. As a result, regular and charter flights to different cities of Russia became possible. From the airport, it is convenient to get to the Belokurikha resort and the Manzherok ski resort. A new economic zone is being built eight kilometers from Gorno-Altaisk, and the Aya he alth resort is located 10 kilometers away.
Check-in passengers
Gorno-Altaisk Airport starts check-in of passengers one hour before scheduled departure. The end of the procedure takes place 25 minutes before the departure of the aircraft. Passengers are required to go through security checks before boarding. After the boarding announcement, the luggage is delivered to the aircraft ladder. To comply with all formalities, it is best to arrive in advance. Passengers who arrived after the end of the check-in procedure are not allowed to board the aircraft.
How to get to the airport?
How to get to Gorno-Altaisk airport? It is located on a very beautiful plateau. It can be reached via the M-52 motorway. It is located next to the airport. From it to the capital of Altai is only 14 kilometers. Buses No. 132 and 418 regularly run from the city to the airport. They stop on the M52 highway. They ride at hourly intervals: 9:30, 10:30, etc. You can also get to the airport by buses No. 102, 218- (1 and 2). They pick up passengers from the Old Center stop. Or you can take a taxi.
