Domodedovo Airport (Moscow). Official site. 

Domodedovo Airport is one of the three main airports in the Moscow Aviation Hub. It is located 45 kilometers southeast of the city center. It is the only Moscow airport whose runways are arranged so that aircraft can take off and land simultaneously, as the distance between the runways is approximately two kilometers.

In 2012, the airport celebrated its 50th anniversary, and its first passenger flight took place in 1964 on the Moscow-Sverdlovsk route.

Until the end of the last century, Domodedovo Airport specialized in long- and medium-haul domestic flights to Siberia, the Far East, Central Asia, the Volga region, and the Urals. New aircraft models were tested at Domodedovo. For example, in 1966, the first domestic intercontinental jet passenger aircraft, the Il-62, underwent operational development. The year 1977 marked the launch of supersonic passenger air service: regular flights from Moscow to Almaty were operated by the world's first supersonic passenger airliner, the Tu-144. In the early 90s, the Il-96-300, a wide-body aircraft for medium- and long-haul routes, made its first flight from here.

In 1992, Domodedovo Airport acquired international status. However, the collapse of the Soviet Union led to a major crisis in the air transport industry. The airport arrived in the new Russia already considerably worn out, and by 1994, approximately 80% of its facilities required upgrading.

New life

In 1994, Domodedovo Airport launched Russia's first public-private partnership. The private company East Line, led by young businessman Dmitry Kamenshchik, collaborated with the Domodedovo Civil Aviation Production Association (DPO GA) to establish several specialized enterprises at the airport, responsible for various airport operations, including in-flight catering, cargo handling, and other services. As part of this partnership, the airport provided worn-out, end-of-life assets, while East Line assumed responsibility for the complete reconstruction of both the airport infrastructure and its management system.

In 1997, Domodedovo Airport was transferred to private management. A comprehensive ground handling system for passengers and aircraft was introduced. Passenger traffic now reaches 4,5 million people per year. An international cargo terminal was built. Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the leader in Russia in terms of cargo traffic volume.

In 1998, the airfield's non-privately transferable assets (runways, taxiways, and aircraft parking areas) were transferred to East Line on a 75-year long-term lease. This completed the change of ownership of the airport assets. This marked the beginning of an accelerated reconstruction of the passenger terminal, which lasted approximately two years. Following this, in 2001, Domodedovo Airport was recognized as the best in the CIS (by the Airport Association of Civil Aviation of the CIS).

The results of the reconstruction were not long in coming: passenger traffic in 2001 exceeded the 2000 figure by 40%, and this rapid growth persisted for a decade. Prospects for further development necessitated the launch of a fundamentally new communication channel for Russia with the capital – the "High-Speed ​​Transport System." The first Aeroexpress train began operating from Domodedovo Airport to Paveletsky Station.

Aeroexpress Domodedovo

In 2003, the British magazine Airline Business recognized Domodedovo Airport's growth as the most dynamic among the world's 150 largest airports. In 2004, Domodedovo's passenger traffic reached 12,07 million passengers per year, and the airport itself is ranked among the top 100 airports in the world. Its high level of quality and innovative technologies, not only for Russia but also for the world, attract prestigious brands such as British Airways and Emirates to Domodedovo Airport.

Breaking into the lead

Since 2005, Moscow Domodedovo Airport has become the leader in passenger traffic within the Moscow aviation hub. The airport's total passenger traffic for the year amounted to 13,96 million people. Average monthly passenger traffic growth exceeded 15%. Following the completion of the reconstruction of the second runway (RWY-2), the airfield was certified to the International Air Transport Association (ICAO) CAT III A standard, allowing takeoffs and landings in adverse weather conditions.

The second phase of the terminal's reconstruction began in 2005. The project expands the terminal's space by extending the façade forward and adding new sections to the west and east sides of the existing building. By the end of 2006, Domodedovo's passenger traffic exceeded 15 million people per year.

In 2007, the world's largest passenger airliner, the Airbus A380, made its maiden commercial flight, and just two years later, on October 16, 2009, it made its maiden flight to the Russian Federation—to Domodedovo Airport. By this time, the airfield infrastructure had already been prepared for the arrival of this aviation giant: all geometric dimensions and the load-bearing capacity of the runway surfaces complied with Russian Federation regulations and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards and recommended practices applicable to this aircraft type. The airport's runway and taxiway configuration were modernized to accommodate the A380's dimensions and allowed for takeoff, landing, and taxiing under its own power.

In 2011, Domodedovo was named the best airport in Eastern Europe by an aviation industry award based on a passenger survey. As of the end of 2012, it was the leading airport in Russia in terms of passenger traffic, handling over 28 million passengers (46% of all air traffic through Moscow airports). 

Domodedovo Airport is focusing on developing flights using high-capacity aircraft – the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380. Specialized super-heavy-duty tow trucks capable of towing aircraft weighing up to 600 tons are being purchased, as well as catering lifts capable of lifting in-flight meals as high as a three-story building (the upper deck of an A380), special deicers, and many other unique vehicles.

2012 Moscow Domodedovo Airport celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Moscow's Domodedovo Airport became the first Russian airport to begin regularly servicing JAL's newest Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Emirates' largest passenger airliner, the A380. The airport purchased the most specialized airfield equipment to handle these new aircraft, and its terminal is equipped with a unique two-level jet bridge capable of handling A380 flights.

2013 marked the first time passengers recognized the achievements of Moscow Domodedovo Airport. The airport's annual passenger traffic exceeded 30 million, and the number of air travelers choosing Domodedovo since its inception reached 500,000,000.

2014: High passenger traffic requires new capacity. Construction of the new Runway 2 begins. In 2015, a contract was signed to build a new segment of Terminal T2, and the eastern segment of the passenger terminal (for international flights) opened.

Domodedovo Airport today

On average, an airplane takes off or lands at Domodedovo every minute and a half, which amounts to 770 takeoffs and landings per day.

Total passenger traffic in 2014 exceeded 33 million. Moscow Domodedovo Airport is classified as one of the largest airports in Europe by Airport Council International (ACI). Domodedovo Airport accounted for 42,9% of the total passenger traffic in the Moscow aviation hub in 2014.

Developed infrastructure and high level of service attract an increasing number of Russian and international airlines choosing Domodedovo for flights to Moscow.

72 partner airlines operate scheduled passenger and cargo flights at Domodedovo. These include 32 international, 26 Russian, and 14 CIS carriers. Domodedovo is the Russian base for the world's largest airline alliances, Star Alliance and oneworld.

The airport's route network covers approximately 215 destinations in the European, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and North and Central America, 69 of which are unique to the Moscow aviation hub: travel to them is only possible from Domodedovo.

Domodedovo Airport is a member of the international organization ACI EUROPE (the European Section of the Airports Council International) and takes part in regular committee meetings on various areas of activity.

According to the results of the annual international competition World Airport Awards, organized by the independent company Skytrax (UK), Moscow Domodedovo Airport was recognized as the best airport in the CIS countries.

Moscow's Domodedovo Airport is the only airport in Russia capable of handling the world's largest passenger airliner, the Airbus A380, on a regular commercial basis.

The location of the passenger terminal between two runways allows for optimal placement of ground transportation communications and public infrastructure, while the integrity of the airport complex and the “under one roof” service technology for international and domestic passengers significantly minimizes connection times.

The following hotels are located near Domodedovo Airport:

• - Atlas Park Hotel;

• - Green Park Hotel;

• - Domodedovo Aerotel;

• - Ramada Moscow Domodedovo;

• - Hotel Milan Moscow.

Domodedovo Airport panorama 

You can get from Moscow to Domodedovo International Airport in the following ways:

• 1) Electric.

One of the most common forms of public transportation in the Russian capital, the trip takes 70 to 80 minutes. A ticket costs 100 rubles.

• 2) Taxi.

You can take the minibus to Domodedovskaya metro station. Service begins at 6:24.00 AM and ends at midnight, with minibuses running every 15 minutes. A ticket costs 120 rubles. The journey takes 25-30 minutes.

• 3) Aeroexpress.

This is the name of the high-speed train that connects Domodedovo Airport and Moscow's Paveletsky Railway Station. It runs every 30 minutes. The journey can take 40 to 50 minutes. Ticket prices vary. More information is available on the website or at the information desk.

• 4) Bus.

You can get to the Moscow metro station "Domodedovskaya" by a regular express bus. It runs every 15 minutes, and the journey takes about half an hour. The fare is 100 rubles.

• 5) Taxi.

This method allows you to travel not only to any district of Moscow but also to other nearby cities. The fare to the capital ranges from 1700 to 2600 rubles. It is best to use official taxi companies.

Services and entertainment at Domodedovo International Airport.

The airport publishes its own glossy magazine, aptly called "Domodedovo." It's designed specifically for terminal passengers.

In addition, the following services may be offered:

• - Mother and child room;

• - there are its own chapel, mosque, as well as special halls intended for conducting various religious rites;

• - self-registration kiosks;

• - shops and cafes;

• - parking for a car;

• - luggage storage points and much more.

Basic data:

• Airport founded: 1962.

• Airport coordinates: latitude 55.41, longitude 37.91.

• GMT time zone (winter / summer): + 4 / + 4.

• Country Airport location: Russia.

• Location: 40 km south of the center of Moscow.

• Number of airport terminals: 1.

• IATA airport code: DME.

• ICAO airport code: UUDD.

• Internal code: DMD.

• Base airlines: Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (used by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations), VIM Airlines (VIM-Avia), Globus (globe), Metrojet (Metrodzhet), Moskovia (Muscovy), Orenair (Orenburg airlines), Polet Airlines (Flight), S7 Airlines (Siberia), NordStar Airlines (Taimyr), Tatarstan Air (Tatarstan), Transaero (Transaero), Ural Airlines (Ural airlines), Yamal Airlines (Yamal).

Domodedovo Airport on the map:

Contact details:

• Email the airport: ppgad@pucrs.br.

• Airport Fax: +74957878635.

• Airport management phone: +74953633063.

• Airport information phone: +74959336666.

• Airport postal address: Domodedovo Airport, Domodedovo District, Moscow Region, Russia, 142015.

Domodedovo Airport official website: http://www.domodedovo.ru/

Dmitry Kamenshchik - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Moscow Domodedovo Airport.

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