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Yekaterinburg's main gateway to Russia and beyond.
Opened
1943
Location
Yekaterinburg, Russia
Koltsovo Airport (SVX/USSS) is the primary international airport serving Yekaterinburg, the fourth-largest city in Russia and the administrative center of Sverdlovsk Oblast. It is one of the busiest airports in Russia outside the Moscow aviation hub, handling millions of passengers annually.
The airport serves as the main hub for Ural Airlines, one of Russia's largest carriers, and offers connections to numerous domestic and international destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It underwent significant modernization in the 2000s and 2010s, including a major terminal expansion.
Koltsovo is strategically located near the Ural Mountains region, making it an important transit point between European Russia and Siberia. The airport's infrastructure supports both passenger and cargo operations.
Terminals
The airport operates with a main international and domestic terminal complex that was substantially expanded and renovated in the 2000s to increase capacity.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Yekaterinburg by bus, taxi, and suburban rail (Aeroexpress-style train) services covering the approximately 16 km distance.
Airlines here
Ural Airlines uses Koltsovo as its primary hub, and other carriers including Aeroflot and S7 Airlines operate regular services here.
Notable facts
- ›Koltsovo is the main hub for Ural Airlines, one of Russia's largest airlines by passenger volume.
- ›The airport is located approximately 16 km southeast of central Yekaterinburg.
- ›It is among the top five busiest airports in Russia by passenger traffic.
- ›The airport was substantially modernized ahead of increased traffic in the 2000s and 2010s.
- ›Yekaterinburg hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which boosted international traffic through Koltsovo.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
