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Southern Russia's gateway serving the Krasnodar Krai region.
Opened
1954
Location
Krasnodar, Russia
Krasnodar Pashkovsky International Airport (IATA: KRR, ICAO: URKK) is the primary commercial airport serving Krasnodar, the administrative center of Krasnodar Krai in southern Russia. Located approximately 12 kilometers northeast of the city center in the Pashkovsky district, it is one of the busiest airports in southern Russia.
The airport handled several million passengers annually before international operations were significantly curtailed following geopolitical developments in 2022. It served as an important hub for domestic routes connecting Krasnodar with Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and other Russian cities, as well as previously offering international connections to European and Middle Eastern destinations.
The airport underwent modernization investments in the years prior to 2022, improving terminal facilities and airside infrastructure. Russian carriers including Aeroflot and S7 Airlines operated regular services from the airport, and it played a key role in supporting tourism to the nearby Black Sea and Caucasus resort regions.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options between the airport and city center include bus routes and taxis, with a journey time of approximately 30–40 minutes.
Airlines here
Major carriers included Aeroflot, S7 Airlines, UTair, and Pobeda, primarily operating domestic routes within Russia.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is named after the Pashkovsky district where it is situated, northeast of central Krasnodar.
- ›International flights were suspended in February 2022 following airspace closures related to the conflict in Ukraine.
- ›The airport serves as a key access point for tourists heading to Black Sea resorts such as Sochi and Anapa.
- ›Krasnodar Krai is one of Russia's most populous and agriculturally important regions, driving significant air traffic demand.
- ›The airport's ICAO code URKK falls under the URK prefix designating airports in the Krasnodar region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
