Civil aviation is a key factor in the development of any region. Tambov Airport is the only air hub in the region.
About airport
In 1923, the authorities of the Tambov province bought the first aircraft in the region. It was necessary to combat agricultural insect pests and to extinguish forest fires. In 1930, the Tambov Aviation School opened. They trained pilots and aviation technicians there. After 2 years, an air club was opened.
In the post-war period, the modernization of old and the construction of new airports began. The airport complex and runway were built in the 70s. At the same time, the expansion of the geography of flights from the Tambov airport begins. And already in 1990 there were more than 30 directions.
In the 90s there was a turning point in the development of civil aviation. Tambov Airport began to serve fewer flights, fell to a critical level of passenger traffic. In the period from 1997 to 2009, flights from it were not carried out. Only in 2010 regular Moscow flights resumed.
Today, only flights depart from here to Sochi (in summer) and to Moscow, and the maximum passenger flow is 100 people per hour.
The runway is made of concrete, its length is more than 2000 m. It is designed for receiving and sending aircraft of types -72, -40, -410. The only airline served here is UTair Express.
Flight schedule
As part of the winter schedule, Tambov Airport serves the following flights:
- UR-194 in the direction of “Tambov-Moscow (Vnukovo)” (departure at 8-15, arrival at 9-45);
- UR-193 in the direction “Moscow (Vnukovo) -Tambov” (departure at 20-20, arrival at 21-50).
Air traffic between Tambov and Moscow is daily, except Sunday. The total flight time is one and a half hours. Flights to Sochi open in summer
Tambov Airport: how to get
Tambov Airport is not so far from the city center - only 10 kilometers away. This area is considered to be the vicinity of the city. Previously, the village of Donskoy was located at the airport. Therefore, now it is also called "Tambov-Don."
There is a bus stop near the station building . You can get from the city center by bus or minibus, and they are focused on the schedule of aircraft.
You can also go by car or take a taxi.
The city of Tambov is not only a railway, but also an air transport hub. Tambov Airport plays a crucial role in the development of the region as a whole. Now only one airline operates flights here.