160 kilometers from Moscow, on the Oka River is the city of Kaluga. It is the administrative center of the urban district of Kaluga, as well as the Kaluga region.
Today this city and region is one of the most picturesque places in Russia. Modern multi-story buildings are located here, industrial neighborhoods are adjacent to ancient buildings, churches, narrow alleys, as well as the amazing nature that has survived to our time.
You can visit this contrasting city upon arrival at the airport of the city of Kaluga. This airport has two names - urban, as well as Grabtsevo.
About airport
Kaluga Airport is a B class international airport located 5 kilometers from the city and 190 kilometers from Moscow.
It can receive and service such airliners as the Boeing 737-500, as well as the Airbus A319.
The first passenger ship to receive Kaluga Airport was the An-24 from Leningrad in 1970. Subsequently, the Yak-40 also began to accept the international air port.
Today, only flights to the city of St. Petersburg arrive and depart from Kaluga airport, however, directions from other cities and countries can also be accepted. In addition, from this airport you can get to the capital of Russia, but at the same time there will be a transplant in St. Petersburg. There are also flights to Simferopol, Ufa, the resort cities of Russia, Lipetsk, Tambov and Kazan, as well as to such foreign cities as Minsk, Braunschweig, Berlin, Stockholm, Brussels, Paris. It is most convenient to use a registered transfer service between Sheremetyevo Airport and Kaluga Airport, the journey in which will take no more than 3 hours.
Reconstruction of the Grabtsevo airport in Kaluga
In 2015, overhaul of the air port was completed with the introduction of innovative equipment.
During the reconstruction, the length of the runway was increased, the terminal was repaired, new buildings for rescue services were constructed, a hangar for business aircraft was erected, and avionics and navigation systems were installed and replaced.
The advantage was the creation of amenities for people with limited mobility - a modern waiting room. A comfortable room for mother and child was also developed, and free access to a wireless Wi-Fi network was created.
Currently, active cooperation with two airlines is ongoing: Saratov Airlines and S7. Their planes are accepted and serviced by the Kaluga airport, in particular the Embraer RJ-170.
Airport infrastructure
Before the reconstruction, which took place in 2014-2015, the Grabtsevo airport was no different from other air harbors. Overhaul brought many changes in the territory of the terminal:
- Inexpensive cafes and restaurants where airport visitors can eat.
- Comfortable chairs that are installed in the updated waiting room, where you can put on charge a mobile gadget. A free Wi-Fi network is also available.
- Safe storage for hand luggage and luggage.
- Shops where you can purchase the necessary goods along the way.
- Parking for cars.
- ATMs and payment terminals.
There are several hotels located near the Kaluga airport. One of them is the Kaluga Hotel, which offers over 80 rooms, including a suite. There is a bar where you can hold a business conference in a comfortable atmosphere, as well as use the spacious conference room.
In the immediate vicinity is the Ambassador Apart Hotel - it offers over 100 rooms, spa and fitness centers, a restaurant and bar, as well as the possibility of express check-out and check-in, you can withdraw cash from an ATM, and enjoy a delicious breakfast.
How to get to Kaluga airport?
You can get to the airport by personal transport, followed by parking in the parking lot. You can also use a taxi, but this option is not for everyone because of the price.
A budget option is a bus that runs through the city and then heads to Kaluga Airport through the railway station and central square.
In addition, on the airport website you can order a transfer to absolutely any point, but such a service is much more expensive than a regular taxi. Therefore, it is less popular among visitors.