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Encyclopedia > Sheremetyevo International Airport
Sheremetyevo International Airport
Аэропорт Шереметьево
IATA: SVO - ICAO: UUEE
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator International Airport Sheremetyevo
Serves Moscow
Elevation AMSL 622 ft (190 m)
Coordinates 55°58′22″N, 37°24′53″E
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
07R/25L 12,139 3,700 Concrete
07L/25R 11,647 3,550 Concrete
Statistics (2005)
Number of Passengers 12,174,000

Sheremetyevo International Airport (Russian: Шереме́тьево) (IATA: SVOICAO: UUEE), is an International airport which serves Moscow, Russia. It is a hub for the passenger operations of the Russian international airline Aeroflot. Moscow has several airports: Domodedovo International Airport is the leading airport in terms of passenger traffic, which is followed by Sheremetyevo, (with Vnukovo a distant third). The IATA area code for Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo is MOW. Image File history File links Svo_terminal_2. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO airport code (IPA pronunciation: ) is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area  - City 1,081 km² Population  - City (2005)    - Density 10,415,400   8537. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Runway 13R/31L of El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... Concrete being poured, raked and vibrated into place in residential construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Concrete being poured, raked and vibrated into place in residential construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO airport code (IPA pronunciation: ) is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... An International airport is an airport where flights from other countries land and/or take off. ... Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area  - City 1,081 km² Population  - City (2005)    - Density 10,415,400   8537. ... Aeroflot Airbus A319 at Berlin Aeroflot — Russian Airlines (Russian:Аэрофлот — Российские авиалинии), or Aeroflot (Аэрофло́т; literally air fleet), is the Russian national airline and the biggest carrier in Russia. ... Domodedovo International Airport (Russian: Домоде́дово) (IATA: DME, ICAO: UUDD) is an airport 35 km (22 miles) south of the centre of Moscow, Russia. ... Located 28 km away from the center of Moscow (although still being part of the municipality of Moscow), Vnukovo Airport (Аэропорт Внуково in Russian) (IATA: VKO, ICAO: UUWW) was the first international airport in the Moscow region. ...


Sheremetyevo was opened on 11 August 1959; the first international flight was on 1 June 1960 to Berlin (Schönefeld Airport). Sheremetyevo-1 (used by domestic flights) was opened on 3 September 1964. On 12 September 1967, the first scheduled passenger flight of Tupolev Tu-134 departed from Sheremetyevo (to Stockholm), followed by the first scheduled flight of Ilyushin Il-62 (to Montreal) on 15 September. August 11 is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... This article is about the capital of Germany. ... ... September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... September 12 is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years). ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... An Aeroflot Tu-134 sits on the tarmac The Tupolev Tu-134 (NATO reporting name Crusty) was a Russian twin-engined airliner, similar to the American Douglas DC-9. ...   (IPA: ; UN/LOCODE: SE STO) is the capital of Sweden, and consequently the site of its Government and Parliament as well as the residence of the Swedish head of state, King Carl XVI Gustaf. ... Air Koryos Il-62M jetliner in Beijing Capital International Airport. ... Motto: Concordia Salus Coordinates: Country Canada Province Québec Founded 1642 Established 1832 Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area    - City 366. ... September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ...


Sheremetyevo-2 (the most likely entrance point for most foreign tourists) was opened on 1 January 1980 for the Moscow Olympics. January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Badge, released in the USSR The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow in the Soviet Union. ...


Sheremetyevo-2 is the larger of the two terminals, and is the arrival and departure point for international flights. Flights to cities in Russia and charter flights arrive and depart Sheremetyevo-1. There is no physical connection between the two terminals; they are essentially separate airports using the same set of runways. Such a layout is rather unusual worldwide; Perth Airport in Western Australia is another example. Perth Airport (IATA: PER, ICAO: YPPH) is an Australian domestic and international airport located in Belmont, Western Australia and is the main airport servicing Perth, Western Australia. ... Emblems: Floral - Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii); Mammal - Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus); Bird - Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) Motto: none Slogan or Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Const. ...


Today, the airport processes almost 12 million passengers annually (it recorded 12,174,000 passengers in 2005). This represents almost a quarter of all air passengers, and over 60% of the passengers on international airline flights. [Figures according to the official website]. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Transport and accessibility

It can take anywhere from 20 minutes to two hours from the city center to get to the airport. The main road leading to the airport — Leningradskoe Highway — can get clogged during the rush hour, often resulting in passengers missing their flights. Taxi fares tend to vary; the better your Russian, the lower the costs of getting to the airport. Slow buses and faster minivans (fixed price shared taxis, known as marshrutkas) connect Sheremetyevo with Moscow's extensive metro network. M10 is a state route in Russia connecting the two largest cities: Moscow and Saint Petersburg. ... Marshrutka (Russian: ; short for маршрутное такси (routed taxicab)) is a CIS minibus taxi. ...


The airport lies in Moscow Oblast. The Moscow city, a separate federal entity with a much larger budget, has been trying to gain control of it for years, so far without success. While the city was unwilling to single-handedly finance a rapid transit system to link Moscow and the airport, Moscow Oblast was too poor to share the costs. In November 2004, an express train connection was established from the Savyolovsky Metro Terminal to the Lobnya station, which is about 2/3 of the way to Sheremetyevo. The rest of the route is by a bus. Plans are to link Sheremetyevo to Moscow's Savyolovsky Rail Terminal by a rapid train system by the end of 2007 when Sheremetyevo's train station is completed. Moscow Oblast (Russian: ) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast) officially established on January 14, 1929. ... Russia is a federation which consists of 88 subjects (Russian: ; English transliteration: subyekty, sing. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Winter view of Marfino Palace Lobnya (Russian: ) is a town in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located some 27 km north of Moscow. ... Open space before the station The Savelovsky Rail Terminal (Russian: ) is the smallest rail terminal in Moscow. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD (or CE) era. ...

Sheremetyevo Terminal 1 - for domestic flights.
Sheremetyevo Terminal 1 - for domestic flights.

Image File history File linksMetadata Moscow_airport_domestic_terminal. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Moscow_airport_domestic_terminal. ...

Problems

Sheremetyevo airport was called Europe's worst airport by The Russia Journal[citation needed]. The airport's infamous problems used to include long queues, delays at immigration, parking problems, dim lighting, poor seating, poor service and extremely inadequate transport links to the city. An ongoing renovation of Sheremetyevo-2 somewhat alleviated these problems. The Russia Journal is an independent, English-language, web news daily from Russia published also as a monthly glossy print magazine available by subscription. ...


Connecting internationally to flights bound for Russian or CIS cities from Sheremetyevo can be a hassle. The only visa-free transfer between the international and domestic terminals is a shuttle bus run by Aeroflot, which is unreliable and unpredictable. All other exits from the airport require a Russian visa, even if one holds a visa for another CIS country. Those making international connections between terminals one and two should obtain a transit visa in advance if at all possible. Thankfully most of the CIS flights have been over the years moved to Sheremetyevo-2. Headquarters Minsk, Belarus Member states 11 member states 1 associate member Working language Russian Executive Secretary Vladimir Rushailo Formation December 21, 1991 Official website http://cis. ... Headquarters Minsk, Belarus Member states 11 member states 1 associate member Working language Russian Executive Secretary Vladimir Rushailo Formation December 21, 1991 Official website http://cis. ... Headquarters Minsk, Belarus Member states 11 member states 1 associate member Working language Russian Executive Secretary Vladimir Rushailo Formation December 21, 1991 Official website http://cis. ...


Ongoing construction

In the 2000s Sheremetyevo saw growing competition from a newer and more comfortable Domodedovo International Airport. With major airlines leaving Sheremetyevo (most notably, British Airways and Swiss International Air Lines), the need for reconstruction has become ever more evident. Domodedovo International Airport (Russian: Домоде́дово) (IATA: DME, ICAO: UUDD) is an airport 35 km (22 miles) south of the centre of Moscow, Russia. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... Swiss International Air Lines (short: Swiss) is the principal airline of Switzerland operating scheduled services in Europe and to North America, South America, Africa and Asia. ...


Upgrading the airport will include construction of a new terminal, Sheremetyevo-3 - construction which was supposed to be paid for by the Russian national airline Aeroflot. Aeroflot currently accounts for over 50% of passengers arriving and departing Sheremetyevo and desperately needs its own terminal in order to gain admittance into SkyTeam alliance. Construction of the long-awaited third terminal finally started in summer 2005. It is slated for completion by November 2007; by that time more than 15 million passengers will be passing through Sheremetyevo's various terminals. Aeroflot Airbus A319 at Berlin Aeroflot — Russian Airlines (Russian:Аэрофлот — Российские авиалинии), or Aeroflot (Аэрофло́т; literally air fleet), is the Russian national airline and the biggest carrier in Russia. ... SkyTeam is the second largest airline alliance in the world — behind Star Alliance — partnering ten carriers from three continents. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD (or CE) era. ...


A brand new, state-of-the-art, Terminal 1, costing an estimated US$87.7 million is slated for completion by early 2007. This terminal is to have capacity for 5 million passengers per year and 40,000-square-meter of surface. In July 2006, Sheremetyevo announced plans for a venture with Changi Airport of Singapore to manage the new Terminal 1. The old Terminal 1 (or Sheremetyevo-1) currently caters mainly to internal flights. It will be refurbished as a terminal for business jets.


The infamous Terminal 2 (or Sheremetyevo-2) is undergoing what the airport's management calls "cosmetic repairs", but a major reconstruction of this terminal is due to be done in the near future and completed by the end of 2008. After the reconstruction, which reportedly is to cost $310 million, Terminal 2's capacity is to be more than doubled, from 8 million to 18 million passengers per year, and it will be capable of servicing the giant Airbus A380. 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


A rapid transit system (mentioned above) was supposed to connect the airport to Leningrad Rail Terminal in Moscow, the departure point for trains to Saint Petersburg, formerly Leningrad. These plans seemed to be put on hold as the city of Moscow announced it was going to concentrate efforts on upgrading a third Moscow airport, Vnukovo but, more recently, these plans have come up again since the Sheremetyevo's train station is due to be completed by the end of 2007 and it will be linked to the Savyolovskiy Rail Terminal in Moscow. The train journey will take only 30 minutes. View from Three Station Square. ... Saint Petersburg (Russian: Санкт-Петербу́рг, English transliteration: Sankt-Peterburg), colloquially known as Питер (transliterated Piter), formerly known as Leningrad (Ленингра́д, 1924–1991) and... Located 28 km away from the center of Moscow (although still being part of the municipality of Moscow), Vnukovo Airport (Аэропорт Внуково in Russian) (IATA: VKO, ICAO: UUWW) was the first international airport in the Moscow region. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD (or CE) era. ... Savyolovskiy Vokzal The Savyolsvskiy Rail Terminal Russian: is the smallest prinicpal rail terminal in Moscow. ... Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area  - City 1,081 km² Population  - City (2005)    - Density 10,415,400   8537. ...


The airport's two runways are set for major reconstruction, including widening and resurfacing. The Moscow government has reserved a piece of land by the airport for a future third runway.


Airlines and destinations

The following airlines are among the more than 80 airlines (according to the airport's official site) that fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport:

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External links

  • Sheremetyevo International Airport Homepage (English)
  • World Aero Data airport information for UUEE
  • NOAA/NWS current weather observations
  • ASN Accident history for UUEE
  • Advice about the airport from a tourist agency This includes a map of the region, showing the respective locations of the airports group.
  • More information from Aeroflot
  • News about Sheremetyevo's ongoing construction taken from www.themoscowtimes.com


Intercity passenger transport in Moscow
Airports
Sheremetyevo | Domodedovo | Bykovo | Ostafievo | Vnukovo
Rail terminals
Belorussky | Kazanskiy | Kievskiy | Kurskiy | Leningradskiy | Paveletskiy | Rizhskiy | Savyolovskiy | Yaroslavskiy
River terminals Bus terminals
North River Terminal | South River Terminal Central Bus Terminal

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