The airport in Gorno-Altaysk is the main air gate of the republic. The object is located in a picturesque area, near the river. Katun. At 400 meters from the airport is the highway "Chuysky tract" M-52. This road connects Mongolia and Russia.
History
Gorno-Altaysk airport began to be built in 1963, was commissioned five years later. The length of the runway is 600 meters, hosted fourth-class aircraft. In December 1968, service began on the AN-2. In 1972, the strip was reconstructed. As a result, he was able to take Yak-40 aircraft. Daily flights began to Novosibirsk and Barnaul.
In 1972, the airport was equipped with MI- helicopters (2 and 8). Both ways routes to Artybash, Ulagan and Balykchu were opened. Gradually, the number of flights began to decline, and completely stopped in 1995. After that, for 15 years Gorno-Altaysk Airport did not make regular flights.
They resumed only in 2010, a year later new flights opened to Surgut and Novosibirsk. In 2008-2011 The airport has purchased 3 new aircraft. Ground services are certified. In 2011, the repaired airfield complex was commissioned. It included a runway length of 2300 meters, apron and parking for aircraft. New equipment appeared: landing system, lighting technology and lighting mast.
Airport today
Gorno-Altaysk airport today can serve such aircraft as all types of Bongs, A- (319 and 320), TU-204. As a result, regular and charter flights to various cities of Russia became possible. It is convenient to get to the Belokurikha resort and the Manzherok ski resort from the airport. Eight kilometers from Gorno-Altaysk, a new economic zone is being built, and 10 km away is the Aya health resort.
Passenger Registration
Gorno-Altaisk Airport starts passenger check-in one hour before scheduled departure. The end of the procedure occurs 25 minutes before the departure of the aircraft. Before boarding, passengers must undergo pre-flight screening. After the boarding announcement, luggage is delivered to the plane's ramp. To comply with all formalities, it is best to arrive early. Passengers who arrived after the check-in procedure are not allowed in the aircraft.
How to get to the airport?
How to get to Gorno-Altaisk airport? It is located on a very beautiful plateau. It can be reached via the M-52 motorway. It is located near the airport. From it to the capital of Altai, only 14 kilometers. Buses Nos. 132 and 418 regularly run from the city to the airport. They stop on the M52 highway. They go with an interval of one hour: 9:30, 10:30, etc. Also, the airport can be reached by buses No. 102, 218- (1 and 2). They pick up passengers from the stop "Old Center". Or you can take a taxi.