The international airport in Elista, Kalmykia
The international airport in Elista, Kalmykia, has suspended flight operations until the end of August 2026 to complete the final stage of runway reconstruction. The project includes upgrading the 3.2 km runway, installing new lighting equipment, and adding a new eight-space apron to improve capacity and safety.
Consensus
- The Elista airport has suspended flight operations for one month due to the final stage of runway reconstruction.
- The reconstruction will be completed by August 31, 2026.
- The runway is 3.2 km long.
- The project includes installing new lighting equipment and building an eight-space apron for aircraft and helicopters.
- The upgrades are expected to increase the airport's capacity and improve flight safety.
- The airport has one passenger terminal with a capacity of 100 passengers per hour.
- The airport is an international airport of federal significance located in Elista, Kalmykia.
- Before the suspension, the airport operated flights with airlines RusLine, UTair, and Azimuth.
- Flights previously operated to Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, Mineralnye Vody, Simferopol, and Caucasus countries.
Points of divergence
- In 2021, the Elista airport served approximately 100,000 passengers. — kommersant
- In 2024, the airport served approximately 31,000 passengers for the incomplete year. — interfax
- The airport previously operated flights to countries of the Caucasus. — kommersant
- The airport previously operated flights to the Caucasus countries. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- International airport of Elst closed until the end of August for capital repair — Коммерсантъ
- Elista Airport suspended flight services for a month due to capital repair — Интерфакс