Kemerovo airports ... And what, in fact, do we know about them? Here, for example, the capital is always at the hearing, even the student will call them to you: “Sheremetyevo”, “Domodedovo”, “Vnukovo”. And what air gates are there in a rather modest mining town by modern standards?
What you need to know about Kemerovo airports in general?
The need for a reliable air-traffic interchange for this settlement arose a long time ago. Undoubtedly, such an important economic, cultural, scientific and industrial center was in dire need of a solution to this problem.
In Soviet times, Kemerovo airports of local importance were considered well-known, with the help of which the main cargo was transported. However, in the early 2000s, it was decided to close them. The reason was the lack of profitability of the content.
The most important airport of the city is named after cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, who was born in the Tula district of the Kemerovo region. This international airport is located within the city, only 11 km from the center in a southeast direction, and was founded in 1960.
It should be noted that in the early 1990s, the airport underwent a massive reconstruction. This was needed to obtain international status. In particular, the terminal for domestic flights was restored and the terminal for international flights was built, and a 3200-meter runway was introduced. It currently allows you to accept all modern aircraft. In 2001, the airport began to operate international flights.
So, today Kemerovo airports are just one transport hub, but tourists do not experience any inconvenience. From here, almost at any time of the year you can fly to Sochi and Moscow, as well as to the cities of Thailand, China, Turkey, Vietnam, Egypt, Greece, Spain.
Characteristics
The airport has domestic and international terminals. In the international terminal there is a VIP-lounge with soft comfortable furniture for passengers to relax. In addition, there is a counter for check-in and control before the flight, a meeting room, a board that displays all the information on flights, a bar with alcoholic drinks, it is possible to watch TV and use the Internet.
In the terminal of domestic airlines, the Kemerovo International Airport is equipped with ordinary waiting rooms, in which there are comfortable seating for passengers, a cafeteria, a left-luggage office, a stall with fresh newspapers, a toilet, and a shower. There is also a mother and child room provided only for passengers with children under 7 years of age and pregnant women with a longer stay. In the mother and child’s room, you can use the bathroom, a small library, a changing table for free , there is also a place for relaxation, a small dining room where you can prepare food, and there is an opportunity to receive medical care.
The terminal of domestic airlines passes 500 passengers per hour, and the terminal of international lines - 200 passengers per hour.
The airport cooperates with the following domestic airlines:
- Aeroflot;
- S7 Airlines;
- Transaero;
- "Tatarstan";
- Tomsk-Avia.
International transport is carried out:
- Orenburg Airlines;
- "Ai-fly";
- UTair;
- Nordwind Airlines
- Transaero.
Service and passenger service
Travelers flying through the Kemerovo airport, believe that its building is cramped for the number of flights. Therefore, it is worthwhile to prepare for the fact that at the registration desks, for passport control, quite large queues can form. Although travelers note that the staff at the airport is less friendly and welcoming than abroad. In recent years, airport
facilities and customer service have improved
. The Governor of the Kemerovo region A. G. Tuleyev regularly raises the issue of reducing tariffs for flights from this airport.
The Kemerovo Airport Information Office is open 24/7.