Ekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport Reviews

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Ekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport Reviews

Ekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport (Russian: Аэропорт Кольцово) (IATA: SVX, ICAO: USSS) is an international airport located 16 km (10 mi) southeast of Yekaterinburg, Russia. The airport is a hub for Ural Airlines and Aviacon Zitotrans.

The Ekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport was opened in 1928 as a military airbase and became a civilian airport on July 10, 1943. In October 1993 it acquired international status.

As of 2005, Ekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport is the fifth largest airport in Russia and a member of Airports Council International (ACI). In 2006, it handled 1,764,948 passengers and 15,519 metric tonnes of cargo. In 2007, it handled 2,345,097 passengers, representing a 32.9% increase compared to the previous year. The airport has sixty aircraft stands and serves more than 50 destinations worldwide including a dozen in Europe.

The new international terminal opened in December 2005, and the new domestic terminal in October 2007. A new logistics center and a large cargo terminal are currently under construction. A third runway has been constructed in June 2009, enabling the airport to handle all types of heavy aircraft, including Airbus A380. Koltsovo Airport is also officially able to handle Airbus A320, Boeing 737, Boeing 747, and Airbus A330. The new air traffic control tower was also completed in June.

Services:

ATMs / Cash Machines – There are several ATMs available in Terminal A and B.
Car Rentals – there are no car rental agencies at the airport, but you can arrange to have a rental dropped off for you.
Cloak Room – If you are a local traveling to a warm destination during winter, you can leave your heavy winter coats in the cloak room. Location: Terminal B (International Departures). Hours: open 24 hours.
Food / Dining – Information not available
Information Kiosks – There are two information kiosks located in Terminal B, ground floor (landside).
Luggage Storage / Lockers – There is a cloak room for storing coats, but there are no luggage lockers. Rate: 50 roubles per day. Hours: open 24 hours.
Showers – Not available
Internet: WiFi and internet kiosks are available in the Business Centre for a fee.

Airport Hours:
Open 24 hours

Website:
Ekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport Official Website

Ekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport Map

Ekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport Weather Forecast

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