Golden Ring (airport)

History

2025: Construction Begins

The administration of the Yaroslavl region in mid-May 2025 held a solemn ceremony of laying the first stone in the construction of a new international airport complex - the passenger terminal of the Golden Ring airport. The commissioning of the facilities is scheduled for 2027-2028.

The ceremony was attended by the governor of the Yaroslavl region, representatives of the Mikhail Evraev Ministry, and the transport Russia Rosaviatsia investor company. " Aerofluels The head of the region noted that this event was an important milestone in the development of the transport infrastructure of the Yaroslavl region.

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Фото: Telegram channel of the Governor of the Yaroslavl Region Mikhail Evrae

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The future terminal will meet international standards and ensure the launch of new destinations, including international flights. Governor Mikhail Evraev said that the design of a checkpoint across the state border, which is planned to be launched in 2026, is currently underway.

The plans for the development of the airport complex also include the reconstruction of the runway, which should be completed by 2029. The implementation of the project will allow the region to receive new jobs, additional tax revenues to the budget, new air routes and an increase in tourist flow.

The government of the Yaroslavl region clarified that the passenger terminal of the Golden Ring will be able to serve about a million people annually, and the cargo terminal will receive about 50 thousand tons of cargo. This will significantly expand the region's capabilities for servicing passenger traffic and handling cargo.

In the future, it is planned to create a full-fledged transport hub on the basis of the airport, which will include not only air traffic, but also a river pier, as well as a logistics center. Such integration of various types of transport will make it possible to make the most effective use of the geographical position of the Yaroslavl region and its inclusion in the Golden Ring of Russia tourist route^[1]

2024: Investment in airport construction revealed - 5 billion rubles

On October 14, 2024, it became known about the construction of a new international airport "Golden Ring" in Yaroslavl. The project is estimated at more than ₽5 billion and will be implemented through private investment. The completion of the construction and commissioning of the new airport complex is scheduled for 2027.

According to AviaPort.Ru, the Governor of the Yaroslavl Region Mikhail Evraev said that the design of the airport has been underway for six months and should be completed in 2025, after which the investor will begin construction and installation work. The new airport will be built on the basis of the existing Tunoshna Airport, which was previously a military airfield.

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Фото: Freepik.com

The architectural appearance of the new terminal was determined during an open competition. The building will be shaped like a glowing gold ring, matching the name of the airport and reflecting the tourist appeal of the region. The project provides for the creation of a large transport hub with a passenger terminal designed to serve up to 1 million passengers per year.

The new airport complex will combine passenger and cargo terminals. The layout of the main two-story building of the terminal involves the separation of the flows of departing and arriving passengers. The cargo terminal will function as a logistics center with a three-story administrative block and a large warehouse.

A feature of the project will be its connection with the river infrastructure - the airport is planned to be connected to the pier on the Volga, which will allow integrating air and water communication.

Governor Evraev stressed that the new airport will expand the geography of flights and reach a permanent international connection. Currently, there are regular flights from Yaroslavl to Kazan, Mineralnye Vody, Samara, St. Petersburg and Sochi.^[2]

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