Erebuni Airport

Yerevan, Armenia

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Yerevan's historic military airfield serving Armenia's armed forces.

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1930s

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Yerevan, Armenia

Erebuni Airport is a military airfield located in the southern part of Yerevan, Armenia. It serves as a base for the Armenian Air Force and is not open to commercial passenger traffic. The facility sits adjacent to the ancient Erebuni Fortress, an Urartian citadel dating back to 782 BC. The airport has historically hosted Russian military forces as part of broader defense arrangements in the South Caucasus region. It operates independently from Zvartnots International Airport, which handles all civilian air traffic for the Yerevan metropolitan area. Erebuni Airport occasionally hosts military exercises, airshows, and official government aviation activities. Its strategic location within the capital city underscores its importance to Armenia's national defense infrastructure.

Notable facts

›Operates exclusively as a military airfield for the Armenian Air Force.
›Located near the ancient Erebuni Fortress, a UNESCO-recognized Urartian archaeological site.
›Has hosted Russian military units as part of bilateral defense agreements.
›No commercial or civilian passenger flights operate from this airport.
›Occasionally used for military airshows and official government aviation events.

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City & Place Guide

Pink city of ancient history, cognac, and warm hospitality.

Yerevan is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, founded in 782 BC and nestled at the foot of biblical Mount Ararat. Its distinctive rose-tinted tuff stone buildings give it a warm, rosy glow, and a lively café culture fills its broad boulevards year-round.

The city blends Soviet-era architecture with a vibrant modern arts scene, excellent museums, and a growing restaurant and bar district centered on the Northern Avenue and Republic Square areas. Armenians are famously welcoming, and visitors often find themselves invited for coffee, brandy, or a home-cooked meal within hours of arrival.

•Republic Square — stunning illuminated fountains and the heartbeat of the city.
•Cascade Complex — giant stairway with outdoor sculpture and panoramic city views.
•Matenadaran — world-class repository of ancient Armenian manuscripts and artifacts.
•Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial — solemn and essential monument to 1915 victims.
•Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery — day-trip combo of pagan temple and rock-cut medieval monastery.
•Armenian Brandy Company (Ararat) — guided tour and tasting of legendary Armenian cognac.

Getting around: Yerevan has no commuter rail, but a small Soviet-built metro with two lines covers key central stops cheaply. Minibuses called marshrutkas run dense city-wide routes for very low fares. GG Taxi and Yandex Go are the dominant rideshare apps and are inexpensive and reliable; standard taxis are also plentiful and affordable compared to most European capitals.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) offer mild temperatures, clear skies, and the best views of snow-capped Ararat.

Local food: Do not miss khorovats (Armenian barbecue), tolma (stuffed grape leaves), lavash flatbread fresh from a tonir oven, and a glass of local pomegranate wine or Ararat brandy.

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Erebuni Airport is a military airport serving Yerevan and the country of Armenia. It is located 7.3 kilometres (4.5 mi) south of the center of Yerevan. At present, the airport is mostly operated by the military and is host to the Russian 3624th Air Base and hosts a squadron of MiG-29s and Mi-24 attack helicopters. Private firms do on occasion operate chartered helicopter flights inside the country and to the CIS. The airport is also home to a single Diamond DA40 aircraft used by the local flying school.

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