Airport Minsk 1 - the same age as the Belarusian aviation

Minsk 1 Airport was the first and main air haven of the capital of Belarus until 1984. To date, all flights previously carried out from it have been transferred to the national airport (Minsk 2). The territory of the first air harbor is considered for the construction of a modern residential and business district of the city.

History

The first civil and international airport Minsk 1 is located within the city limits, very close to the center of the capital. For the first time it began its work in 1933 and at first served only national flights.

The status of the international airport Minsk 1 was purchased in 1955 and until 1984 remained the main airport of Belarus. Despite the presence of only one runway and limited technical characteristics, at one time the airport served a large number of flights and passengers.

However, by the early 70's. Technical characteristics and length of the runway began to limit the reception and maintenance of large-sized aircraft, and it was decided to build a new airport - Minsk 2.

Minsk 1 Airport no longer serves scheduled flights and will cease to exist from the beginning of 2016. The airport building is planned to be preserved as a monument of the architecture of the city.

Characteristics

The length of the airport runway is 2000 meters, and the width is 60 meters. On the territory of the airport, the Minsk Aviamontniy Zavod works, which offers maintenance and repair of small-sized aircraft, as well as the re-equipment of some aircraft models, including the Tu-134.

Airport Minsk 1 has everything necessary for accepting and sending international flights. Infrastructure, consisting of customs and border points, consular department, ticket office, cafe, medical center, waiting rooms and VIP terminal, as well as the possibility of handling baggage and cargo allows you to take international flights of small civil aviation.

The airport is able to service aircraft weighing up to 61 tons, as well as all types and models of helicopters. That's why, and also due to the location in the city center, the airport Minsk 1 is the center of business and VIP-aviation.

Location:

The airport is located at the intersection of Chkalov and Aerodromna streets, in 10 minutes. Drive from the Minsk Passenger Station and the central bus station, in 20 min. On foot from the University of Transport and in 10 min. Walk from the Museum of the Belarusian Railway.

The historical center of the capital is surrounded by the airport Minsk 1, the address of the terminal - st. Chkalov, 38. The official postal address of the airport - 220039, st. Korotkevich, 7.

Convenient location of the airport Minsk 1 allows you to get to it very quickly and cheaply both by public transport, and by taxi and private car.

Any public transport passing through the street. Aerodromnoy, will take passengers almost to the doors of the airport building.

Airport Minsk 1: How to get there by public transport

To get directly to the airport building you can either by bus or by city taxi. Trolleybuses do not go on the street. Chkalov, nor on the street. Aerodrome; The nearest trolleybus stop, Korotkevicha, is three minutes' walk from the airport's legal address, along the street. Korotkevich, and in 5 minutes. Walk from the terminal itself. At this stop there are trolleybus routes № 11, 19, 27, 43, 51 and 59.

The bus stop closest to the terminal serves routes No. 4, 84, 100, 111, 124, 82s and 118s. Across the road from the airport there is a stop of routes No. 45, 53 and 93. Also, a taxi No. 1211 will take you directly to the door of the airport building.

Airport Operation

Being a practical and convenient center of business aviation, due to its location in the city, Minsk 1 does not lose its importance as an air harbor.

Despite the cancellation of regular flights of civil aviation, Minsk 1 is engaged in reception of diplomatic, business and VIP flights. In addition, the aircraft repair plant is engaged in servicing and repairing aircraft arriving at the airport Minsk 1. The official site of the company offers a range of services, including charter flights, rental of premises and video shooting.

In addition to direct functions, the runway and apron of the airport often become the venue for official races of the Belarusian Automobile Federation. In 2015, the airport will host the races of the second stage of the Eastern European Drifting Championship and the 500+ race in drag racing.

The Future of the Airport

The airport area is allocated for the construction of a new, modern residential area and business center "Minsk City", with skyscrapers and high-rise residential areas, which previously was not possible due to the limitation of buildings in height.

It was planned to remove all functioning enterprises from the territory before the end of 2011, however, due to difficulties with financing the project, Minsk City had to be postponed.

To date, Minsk 1 is the oldest airport in the republic and represents a monument not only of urban architecture, but also of the Belarusian aviation.