Moscow airports are located at a distant distance from each other, forming a half ring around the city. It is very convenient for residents and guests of the capital. Modern people value their time, and in order to get from one point to another faster, many resort to the services of transport airlines.
Moscow airports. The names of the largest
When aeronautics was just beginning to emerge, in 1910 the first airfield appeared in Moscow. Now there are airports in the capital where there is a smoothly running international communication. This is Vnukovo and Ostafyevo. Muscovites and visitors also use the services of large airports in the Moscow Region: Domodedovo, Chkalovsky, Sheremetyevo.
The main airports of the Moscow region are the three largest: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo. It is they who serve most of the domestic and foreign flights. These points are distinguished by developed infrastructure. Moscow airports provide passengers with modern catering facilities of any class and level, waiting rooms, call points, lounges, shops, parking lots, hotels. The service here is in line with European quality. Disabled passengers are under the care of special services.
Sheremetyevo
Going on a trip, everyone tries to pre-select a route serving the travel and transport company. What are the most popular Moscow airports among tourists? The list opens Sheremetyevo. This terminal is considered one of the best in quality of service in Europe. By congestion is included in the top 20 world. The location of the airport is the north-west of the capital, Khimki district, 11 km from Moscow, 28 km from Moscow. The name comes from the settlement, which was located near the Savelovsky railway line. The surrounding estates belonged to Count Sheremetyev until 1917.
In 1953, the first runway was commissioned, which was then repeatedly repaired. Today, it is 60 meters wide and 3,550 meters long. The second runway was built in 1976. After the reconstruction in 2008, it was 60 meters wide and 3700 meters long. The airport was able to receive such powerful airliners as the Dream liner B-787 and Airbus-380.
In 1959, Khrushchev, returning from London, was delighted with the beauty of Heathrow. Landing at the new air force airport, the head started a conversation about the need to create such an airport at this place. This was taken as a decree. Already in 1957, Sheremetyevo Airport was organized here. In August, a passenger aircraft TU-134 was already received from Leningrad. In 1960, the aerocomplex has already received international status. In the 70s, about a million passengers were served here annually. The airport was considered the largest in the country. In 1985, this figure had already risen to 3.5 million people a year. The complex was constantly updated, new terminals were built.
At the beginning of the 21st century, it was decided to connect the Belorussky Railway Station with the airport, which ensured a large capacity. In 2008, Aeroexpress was launched from Savelovsky Station , which made it possible to get to the airport in just 35 minutes. Now Sheremetyevo is planning the construction of a third CDW, as a result of which the annual passenger flow will increase to 64 million people a year.
Domodedovo
Listing Moscow airports, it is worth noting one of the largest - Domodedovo Airport Terminal. It is included in the top 20 world in terms of workload. Passenger traffic in Russia is in the forefront. It works in 240 directions with 80 companies. Geographically located in the southeast, 45 km from the capital and 22 km from the Moscow Ring Road. The official birthday of the airport is considered to be the day its construction is completed - April 7, 1962. Since 1963, cargo, postal, and training flights have been made from here.
The first passenger flight was carried out in 1964 to Sverdlovsk. In 1966, regular passenger traffic was established. Domodedovo Airport received international status in 1992. In 1997, the annual passenger flow increased to 4.5 million people. In 2000, they made a complete reconstruction of the terminal. From 2004 to 2008, the passenger terminal expanded. In 2011, the Domodedovo airport complex was recognized as the best in Eastern Europe.
Vnukovo
Vnukovo Airport is included in the list of Moscow's Largest Airports. It is closest to the city, 10 km from the Moscow Ring Road, 28 km south-west of the center. Its advantage is that it is located 205 meters above sea level. This gives an advantage when landing in bad weather. With fog and poor visibility, this terminal is in a winning position. Vnukovo has the status of an international airport and makes both freight and passenger flights.
The airport has been operating since the Second World War, the main forces of Moscow aviation were based here. After the war, in 1945, the main civilian airport was moved here. From 1976 to 1980, passenger traffic amounted to 30 million people. Already in the 2001th airport received international status.
How to get there
The largest Moscow airports, the addresses of which are known to everyone, are in easy transport accessibility for passengers. While traveling, many experience some kind of stress, fear of being late for airplanes, trains. As you know, in the modern capital at the moment there are many traffic jams in which you can stand for hours. That is why more and more people are resorting to underground services. Underground, the airport can be reached in minutes.
- Sheremetyevo . The nearest metro is River Station. From there on a minibus. Another option is the Belorusskaya metro station; aeroexpress trains from the Belorussky station depart every half hour. Get 35 minutes.
- Domodedovo. Metro "Domodedovo", an express bus runs from the station. Another option is the Paveletskaya metro station. Aeroexpress will deliver you from Paveletsky Station in 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Vnukovo. Metro "Southwest", then buses and minibuses. Another option is Kievsky station. From here, once an hour, Aeroexpress trains leave. You will spend an hour of time on the way.