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Chita-Kadala International Airport

Chita, Russia
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Gateway to Transbaikalia in Russia's Far East region.

Opened
1929
Location
Chita, Russia
Chita-Kadala International Airport (IATA: HTA, ICAO: UIAA) serves Chita, the administrative center of Zabaykalsky Krai in Russia's Transbaikalia region. It is the primary commercial airport for the region, handling both domestic and limited international flights. The airport is located approximately 17 kilometers from the center of Chita. It operates scheduled domestic routes primarily to major Russian cities including Moscow, Novosibirsk, and other regional destinations. Despite its international designation, the airport primarily handles domestic Russian traffic, with its international operations being modest. The facility has undergone periodic modernization efforts as part of broader Russian regional airport development programs.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Chita city center is available via taxi and shuttle bus services covering the approximately 17-kilometer journey.
Airlines here
Aeroflot and its subsidiary Rossiya Airlines, along with S7 Airlines and Yakutia Airlines, operate scheduled services from Chita-Kadala.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Zabaykalsky Krai, a region bordering China and Mongolia.
  • ›The airport has an elevation of approximately 2,272 feet (693 meters) above sea level.
  • ›Chita is a historically significant city along the Trans-Siberian Railway corridor.
  • ›The airport handles relatively low annual passenger volumes typical of a regional Russian city.
  • ›International status allows for potential cross-border flights to China and Mongolia.
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Route map (9 destinations)

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Routes

HTA → IKT2G · AN4
HTA → HLDCA · 737
HTA → NZHHU · 738
HTA → IKTIOS · CR2
HTA → BQSIOS · CR2
HTA → KHVIOS · CR2
HTA → DMES7 · 738
HTA → OVBS7 · 320
HTA → SVOSU · 738
HTA → DMEU6 · 320
HTA → UUDY7 · AT5
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City & Place Guide

Siberian crossroads where history, nature, and Trans-Siberian rails meet.

Chita is the capital of Zabaykalsky Krai, situated in southeastern Siberia roughly 6,400 km east of Moscow. Founded as a Cossack settlement in the 17th century, it later became known as a place of Decembrist exile and a key node on the Trans-Siberian Railway, lending the city a layered historical character.

Surrounded by steppe, taiga forests, and the confluence of the Chita and Ingoda rivers, the city offers a rugged natural backdrop. Though not a mainstream tourist destination, Chita rewards curious travelers with authentic Siberian culture, Soviet-era architecture, Buddhist temples reflecting Buryat heritage, and proximity to Lake Kenon and the Transbaikalia wilderness.

  • •Assumption Cathedral — striking 18th-century Orthodox cathedral dominating the city center.
  • •Decembrists Museum — former church preserving the poignant story of exiled Russian revolutionaries.
  • •Transbaikalia Regional Museum — broad collection covering local geology, wildlife, and indigenous cultures.
  • •Chita Datsan — colorful Buddhist temple reflecting the region's Buryat-Mongol spiritual heritage.
  • •Military History Museum — outdoor collection of Soviet tanks, aircraft, and weapons in Komsomolsky Square.
  • •Lake Kenon — urban lake popular for birdwatching, walking, and summer swimming.

Getting around: Chita is served by a network of buses, marshrutkas (minibuses), and trams that connect major districts affordably. Taxis are widely available and inexpensive; apps like Yandex Taxi work reliably in the city. The Trans-Siberian Railway stops at Chita-2 station, making rail travel the primary option for regional connections.

Best time: Visit from June through August for the warmest temperatures and greenest landscapes, though winters offer a dramatic, frost-laden Siberian experience for hardy travelers.

Local food: Try buuzy (steamed Buryat meat dumplings), shulep (hearty noodle soup), smoked Baikal-region fish, and wild berry preserves sold at local markets.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Chita-Kadala International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Chita-Kadala International Airport is a single runway airport, located in Chita, the administrative center of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia. The airport handles about 150,000 passengers per year.

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