Enhanced Khabarovsk Airport Terminal to Boost Local Tourism Growth
The Khabarovsk Novy Airport, the primary aviation hub for the city and a secondary hub in the Russian Far East, is gearing up for the launch of a new international terminal. The terminal, planned for operation in the third quarter of 2025, is part of the airport's ongoing development aimed at improving international flight handling capacity[1].
Currently, the airport serves both domestic and some international flights, with previous expansions focusing on domestic terminals completed by around 2019. However, specific details regarding the funding, exact size, passenger capacity, or future development plans for the new international terminal have not been explicitly disclosed in publicly available data from recent sources[1][2].
Key points known so far:
- Opening timeframe: 3Q 2025 for the new international terminal[1].
- Airport background: Khabarovsk Novy Airport handled over 1.8 million passengers in 2015[2].
- Previous expansions: Domestic terminal construction was planned to finish by late 2019[2].
- Terminal capacity: The terminal has a capacity to handle 600 passengers per hour[1].
- Terminal area: The terminal covers an area of 20,400 sq. m[1].
- Modern infrastructure: The terminal is equipped with modern infrastructure[1].
In addition to the airport's expansion, the region, Khabarovsk Krai, has submitted an application to create another industrial park - the "Amur" technopark. The application seeks a federal budget subsidy of 500 million rubles for this project[1]. Developing industrial parks is a key direction for enhancing the region's industrial potential, according to Dmitry Demeshin[1].
The new terminal, built using a combination of off-budget and budget funds, is one of the sources of funding for which remains undisclosed. The total investment in the terminal was 6.2 billion rubles[1].
Further official announcements may provide more specific details on the funding, size, and capacity of the new terminal in the near future.
[1] Source: TASS News Agency [2] Source: Russian Aviation Insider
The new international terminal at Khabarovsk Novy Airport, set to open in the third quarter of 2025, is part of a broader strategy to upgrade the airport's lifestyle, including travel facilities, as the terminal will significantly enhance international flight handling capacity. Together with the planned "Amur" technopark, the development of these infrastructures aims to boost the regional economic growth and improve the overall lifestyle in Khabarovsk Krai.
