The branch of the State Aviation Enterprise "Belaeronavigatsia" Airport in Vitebsk makes domestic and international charter and regular flights, serves the participants and guests of the annual art festival "Slavianski Bazaar", and also provides non-core services such as customs storage, transportation and storage of fuels and lubricants and others.
The airport structure includes an artificial runway with a length of 2, 6 kilometers, which allows it to accept for service narrow-body aircraft such as Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737-500 (-800), wide-body Airbus A310 and other aircraft with a takeoff weight of up to 190 tons.
The main air carrier of the enterprise is Belavia, which performs passenger transportation on the Vitebsk - Antalya route in summer, there are 22 flights in total during the season.
History
The beginning of the development of aviation in Vitebsk dates back to the early 30s of the last century, when the Yuzhny airfield with an artificial runway, which was originally used for military purposes, was put into operation. In the early 50s, the airfield received civil status, and began to carry out the first passenger traffic. In the late 70s, the airline moved to a new location, where it is located to this day.
Service and services
In addition to the standard set of services that ensure the safety of flights, the airport in Vitebsk offers additional services for business class passengers, who are offered high-comfort waiting rooms, a meeting room with the necessary office equipment, and free internet.
On the territory of the airport, visual and voice information about the movement of aircraft is provided. There are information bureau, post office, currency exchange office, ticket offices. For relaxation, there is a waiting room, a cafe, a mother and child room with a changing table. There is a parking lot for personal vehicles at the station square. Round-the-clock security of the airport is provided by the local police department and the security service of the airline.
Transport
Regular buses run from the airport to the city on a regular basis, the route of which passes through the central streets of the city. The frequency of the buses is every 30 minutes. The movement of minibuses of the Gazelle type, designed for 16 seats, is also organized. In addition, city taxi services offer their services.
