Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport (, ), also called Khomutovo International Airport (), is an international airport in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, on the island of Sakhalin, Russia. The airport was established in 1945 as a military airfield and is the main airport in Sakhalin Oblast.
Facilities
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport sits at an elevation of above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 01/19 with a concrete surface measuring .
On August 7, 2023, a new terminal was opened, replacing the old terminal. The new terminal measures over 47000 square meters and is 5 times larger than the old terminal. It is designated to handle 5 million passengers annually, with 6 jet bridges and 11 boarding gates. It features a five-level automated baggage handling system and a state-of-the-art integrated security system with 392 video cameras. While the terminal is complete, construction of a new 3,400-metre runway is ongoing and expected to be finished by September 2026.
The airport has one passenger terminal, two cargo terminals and 16 aircraft stands. It is the largest airport in Sakhalin Oblast.
Airlines and destinations
See also
- List of airports in Russia
- List of the busiest airports in the former USSR
References
External links
- New Airport Terminal Websites
- Accident history for UUS at Aviation Safety Network
- Airport Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Homutovo) Aviateka.Handbook