Airport (Grozny - the city where it is also) - an enterprise of interstate importance. Today it serves major Russian airlines, and it all started with a small, modest enterprise. There was a period when the airport was temporarily not used. During the military conflict, the entire airport infrastructure was destroyed. The airport is located on the north side of Grozny.
History
The airport in Grozny began operations in 1938. At first, the enterprise had only U-2 and R-5 aircraft. They performed mail and cargo tasks. Then they began to carry out agricultural and sanitary flights. Until 1977, only one GDP was available - unpaved. Because of this, only IL-14, AN-10 (24) and LI-2 aircraft could land on it.
After that, the airline was modernized, and a strip with artificial turf was put into operation. As a result, the airdrome got the opportunity to serve high-speed airliners. This greatly expanded the route options of the airport of Grozny. Severny Airport is the new name it received. Then it several times alternated in another - Sheikh Mansur.
Destruction and restoration
During the military conflict with the Chechen armed forces, the airfield and its infrastructure were badly damaged. The airline was captured by militants in September 1991 and held by them for three years. After the war, the airport began to recover gradually.
In 2000, the Directorate for the reconstruction of the airline was established. The head of the repair department was Gakaev A.V. In 1999-2006 the runway was significantly expanded and lengthened. Mounted drainage system. As a result, the airport (Grozny) was able to receive such aircraft as the TU-154 and IL-62.
Airport opening after reconstruction
In 2002, the Ministry of the Russian Federation decided to carry out a full-scale reconstruction of the airline. At that time it was still called the North. In 2006, a date was set for the start of operation of the airdrome after its reconstruction. In 2007, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a certificate of state registration of the airline and its suitability for use.
At the end of the year, the airport was allowed clearance for servicing TU-154 aircraft. In 2009, the airline received international status. In the near future, they plan to build a 5-star hotel and car parking in the territory adjacent to the airfield. The runway is expected to extend by 1,100 meters. This will significantly expand the range of aircraft that the airfield can take.
Now it has only one runway with a length of 2500 m and a width of forty-five meters. The strip is covered with asphalt. According to the characteristics of the runway, today the airport (Grozny) can take any type of helicopter, from the aircraft - Boeing (737, 757), AN (72, 74), IL-114, Airbus A320 and others aircraft that are lighter than those listed. After the modernization of the runway, it should become a length of 3600 meters. Due to this, the airfield will be able to accept any kind of air vehicles.
Service
The airport (Grozny) has a passenger terminal, which has modern facilities for safe and comfortable service. As in all airlines of international status, there is a standard set of services. In addition, the airport has a separate service for passengers flying in business class. For this category there is an individual check-in, baggage check-in.
All this is done without unnecessary formalities and queues. The airport building has superior rooms in which passengers can not only relax, but also negotiate in a room specially designed for this. All office services are also provided, and free internet is available.
Separately, it is worth noting the service for passengers with disabilities. For service selected special qualified personnel. He not only meets, but also organizes escort to people who cannot move independently. For wheelchair users on the territory of the airdrome, special flyovers are equipped for movement.
In addition to the above services and services, the building has a room for mother and child. There are many outlets and shops. There is a cafe and restaurant. There is a convenient car parking. Nearby is a comfortable hotel.
From the airport flights are made in different directions. For this purpose, the schedule is located in the building of the air terminal. The airport (Grozny) transports passengers to Surgut, Rostov-on-Don and other cities. Since 2014, flights have been carried out to Simferopol.
How to get to the airport?
The airport in Grozny can be reached by public transport. The city administration organized regular routes to the airport. You can also get by taxi.