Flights not only save time, but are much more convenient than traveling by other means of transport. Therefore, more and more people are using the airways. Pashkovsky Airport is located in the east of Krasnodar, twelve kilometers from the city center.
Airport History
The company was founded in 1932. At first, Pashkovsky Airport was a simple air base, which was used for agricultural work. PO-2 aircraft landed on it. Then in its place appeared an airfield. In 1934, flights to Maykop, Anapa and Sochi began for the first time from Krasnodar. During World War II, the airport received and sent wounded and ammunition.
In the forty-sixth year, IL-12 and Li-2 aircraft could already land on it. In the 1960s, the runway was concreted, and the station was completed to a two-story building. As a result, Pashkovsky Airport began accepting Il-18, An- (10 and 12) aircraft. Since 1962, passenger flights were opened on the Tu-124.
In the eighties, a second concrete runway appeared. This allowed the passenger Yak-40. In the 90s, the Krasnodar airport was part of the Kuban Airways. In 2006, Pashkovsky received the official name "international".
Terminals and Runways
It has two runways made of reinforced concrete pavement. This is the 2nd and 3rd runway. The length / width of the second strip is 3000 * 45 meters. It is being reconstructed. The third strip is 2400 * 45 meters long / wide. She performs a temporary runway. The first strip is covered with asphalt. Its length / width is 2200 * 49 meters.
Pashkovsky Airport has several terminals. The first serves international flights (the construction of a second similar hub is planned), charter flights. The second terminal is intended for routes through the territory of Russia. It is located in a two-story building. The third terminal is for VIPs.
Airport infrastructure
There are several shops on site, including souvenir shops. At the airport cafe you can buy both specialties and regular fast food. All pending flights can use free internet.
Even in bad weather in Krasnodar, Pashkovsky Airport will provide customers with a cozy room to wait for a flight. For mothers with children there are separate comfortable rooms. The airport infrastructure also includes:
- luggage storage;
- baggage rack;
- pharmacy;
- ATMs
- comfortable hotel;
- satellite television;
- lounges (business, superior and VIP);
- bar;
- conference room;
- online scoreboard;
- snack bars and restaurants;
- car rental;
- currency exchange points;
- many nearby hotels.
Near the Pashkovsky airport in Krasnodar there are stops of trolley buses, buses and minibuses. For those who meet and see off, parking spaces are provided. Near the airport there is a taxi rank.
Using the VIP-services, clients of this facility can spend time comfortably during the pre-flight formalities. Provided facilities are characterized by increased comfort. They have satellite TV, free internet, a wide range of drinks at the bar.
Online service
Pashkovsky Airport has an official website on which all flights are detailed. On the portal you can follow the news, find out the detailed history of the airport, how to get to it and contact numbers. The site published terminal and parking schemes.
You can register online. Businessmen always have VIP terminals. For the convenience of customers, the location of nearby hotels and the conditions for booking rooms are described. If desired, businessmen can pre-book a car for themselves.