Sheremetyevo International Airport
Encyclopedia
Sheremetyevo International Airport , is an international airport located in the Moscow Oblast
, Russia
, 29 km (18 mi) north-west of central Moscow. It is a hub for the passenger operations of the Russian international airline Aeroflot
, and one of the three major airports serving Moscow along with Domodedovo International Airport
and Vnukovo (the IATA area code for Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo is MOW). It is the second largest in Russia (after Domodedovo). In 2010, the airport handled 19,329,000 passengers and 184,488 aircraft movements.
departed from Sheremetyevo (to Stockholm
), followed by the first scheduled flight of Ilyushin Il-62
(to Montreal
) on 15 September.
Sheremetyevo-2, the larger of the two terminal complexes, opened on 1 January 1980 for the 1980 Summer Olympics
. It was build according to the principles of design of Hannover-Langenhagen Airport and is the arrival and departure point for international flights. Flights to cities in Russia and charter flights arrive and depart from Sheremetyevo-1. There is no physical connection between the two terminal complexes; they are essentially separate airports using the same set of runways. Such a layout is a rare and rather unusual worldwide, even though it was pretty common in the Soviet Union
(Pulkovo Airport
in Saint Petersburg
has the same layout); Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota
, Sydney Airport
in New South Wales, Australia, Perth Airport
in Western Australia, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
in Anchorage, Alaska, Ferihegy in Budapest, and Ninoy Aquino International Airport
in Manila
, Philippines
are other examples.
. With major airlines leaving Sheremetyevo (most notably, Lufthansa
, British Airways
, Iberia Airlines
, Japan Airlines
, Brussels Airlines
, Austrian Airlines Group
and Swiss International Air Lines
), the need for reconstruction had become ever more evident.
A brand new, state-of-the-art, Terminal C, costing an estimated US$87.7 million is now complete beside the old Terminal 1 and has welcomed its first passengers. The terminal is also painted in the new Sheremetyevo orange color scheme. It has 40000 m² (47,839.6 sq yd) of floor space and has a capacity of 5 million passengers per year. The old Terminal 1 (or Sheremetyevo-1) currently caters mainly to internal low-cost flights and flights to Minsk
(Belarus
). It will be refurbished as a terminal for business jets, and designated as Terminal B.
Another brand new building, Terminal D, opened in November 2009. The 170000 m² (203,318.3 sq yd) building is home to Aeroflot
and its SkyTeam
partners, with capacity for 12 million passengers a year. Aeroflot is in the course of transferring all international flights from Terminal F to D (transfer was originally planned for February 2010, then delays were announced).
Terminal 2 (or Sheremetyevo-2), now known as Terminal F, is undergoing what the airport's management calls "cosmetic repairs". A major reconstruction was started and was scheduled for completion by the second quarter of 2010. A new section, Terminal E has opened, connecting Terminal D and F. Since 3 July 2010 a walkway opened between Terminals D, E, F and the Aeroexpress railway terminal on the public access side and since 2 November 2010 a walkway opened between terminals D, E, and F on the security side simplifying transfer between transit flights. After the reconstruction, the southern complex of the airport, the three terminals (D, E and F), will be able to receive up to 25 million passengers annually. Ultimately, after the northern part of the airport is reconstructed, the airport will have a capacity to receive 40 million passengers annually.
The airport's two runways are set for major reconstruction, including widening and resurfacing. The Moscow Oblast
government has reserved a piece of land by the airport for a future third runway.
was established from the Savyolovsky Rail Terminal to the Lobnya
station (25 minutes), which is 7 km from the airport, with the remainder of the journey taken by bus or taxi. On 10 June 2008, a new 60,000 square meter rail terminal opened in front of Terminal F with direct service from Savyolovsky Rail Terminal. A shuttle bus service ferries passengers to Terminal B and Terminal C. Tickets on the rail service cost 320 roubles
(500 roubles
for business class)., and journeys take 35 minutes. From 28 August 2009 the line was continued to Belorussky Rail Terminal
, and by 2015, it is intended that a new central rail terminal will service all three of Moscow's main airports. As of 2010, the train operates to Belorussky station non-stop, with the service at Savyolovsky eliminated. The rail link is operated by Aeroexpress, a subsidiary of Russian Railways
.
s) connect Sheremetyevo with Moscow's extensive metro network.
In addition, it is possible to rent a car in the arrivals area of Terminal F. It is required to be at least 25 years of age and have a 1 year driving experience. It is also required to present a passport and a valid driving license.
- China Eastern use a Shanghai Airlines 767 on the route, this is not a Shanghai Airlines service.
has its head office on the property of Sheremetyevo Airport.
Moscow Oblast
Moscow Oblast , or Podmoskovye , is a federal subject of Russia . Its area, at , is relatively small compared to other federal subjects, but it is one of the most densely populated regions in the country and, with the 2010 population of 7,092,941, is the second most populous federal subject...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, 29 km (18 mi) north-west of central Moscow. It is a hub for the passenger operations of the Russian international airline Aeroflot
Aeroflot
OJSC AeroflotRussian Airlines , commonly known as Aeroflot , is the flag carrier and largest airline of the Russian Federation, based on passengers carried per year...
, and one of the three major airports serving Moscow along with Domodedovo International Airport
Domodedovo International Airport
Moscow Domodedovo Airport or Domodedovo International Airport is an international airport located in Domodedovsky District, Moscow Oblast, Russia, south-southeast of the centre of Moscow...
and Vnukovo (the IATA area code for Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo is MOW). It is the second largest in Russia (after Domodedovo). In 2010, the airport handled 19,329,000 passengers and 184,488 aircraft movements.
History
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-134Tupolev Tu-134
The Tupolev Tu-134 is a twin-engined airliner, similar to the American Douglas DC-9 and the French Sud Aviation Caravelle, and built in the Soviet Union from 1966–1984. The original version featured a glazed-nose design and, like certain other Russian airliners , it can operate from unpaved...
departed from Sheremetyevo (to Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
), followed by the first scheduled flight of Ilyushin Il-62
Ilyushin Il-62
The Ilyushin Il-62 is a Soviet long-range jet airliner conceived in 1960 by Ilyushin. As successor to the popular turbo-prop Il-18 and with capacity for almost 200 passengers, the Il-62 was the largest jet airliner when it first flew in 1963. It entered Aeroflot service on 15 September 1967 with...
(to Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
) on 15 September.
Sheremetyevo-2, the larger of the two terminal complexes, opened on 1 January 1980 for the 1980 Summer Olympics
1980 Summer Olympics
The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Moscow in the Soviet Union. In addition, the yachting events were held in Tallinn, and some of the preliminary matches and the quarter-finals of the football tournament...
. It was build according to the principles of design of Hannover-Langenhagen Airport and is the arrival and departure point for international flights. Flights to cities in Russia and charter flights arrive and depart from Sheremetyevo-1. There is no physical connection between the two terminal complexes; they are essentially separate airports using the same set of runways. Such a layout is a rare and rather unusual worldwide, even though it was pretty common in the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
(Pulkovo Airport
Pulkovo Airport
Pulkovo Airport is an international airport serving Saint Petersburg, Russia. It consists of two terminals, Pulkovo-1 and Pulkovo-2 , which are located about and south of the city centre, respectively. The airport serves as a hub for Rossiya Airlines , and as focus city for Nordavia...
in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
has the same layout); Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the five-state upper Midwest region of Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.-Overview:...
in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport may refer to:* Sydney Airport, also known as Kingsford Smith International Airport, in Sydney, Australia* Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, in Nova Scotia, Canada...
in New South Wales, Australia, Perth Airport
Perth Airport
Perth Airport is an Australian domestic and international airport serving Perth, the capital and largest city of Western Australia. The airport itself is located in the suburb of Perth Airport....
in Western Australia, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
-Top destinations:-Scheduled cargo airlines:-Top destinations:-Scheduled cargo airlines:-Top destinations:-Scheduled cargo airlines:-Inter-terminal:...
in Anchorage, Alaska, Ferihegy in Budapest, and Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA , also known as Manila International Airport , is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area...
in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
are other examples.
Ongoing construction
In the 2000s Sheremetyevo saw growing competition from a newer and more comfortable Domodedovo International AirportDomodedovo International Airport
Moscow Domodedovo Airport or Domodedovo International Airport is an international airport located in Domodedovsky District, Moscow Oblast, Russia, south-southeast of the centre of Moscow...
. With major airlines leaving Sheremetyevo (most notably, Lufthansa
Lufthansa
Deutsche Lufthansa AG is the flag carrier of Germany and the largest airline in Europe in terms of overall passengers carried. The name of the company is derived from Luft , and Hansa .The airline is the world's fourth-largest airline in terms of overall passengers carried, operating...
, British Airways
British Airways
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, based in Waterside, near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport. British Airways is the largest airline in the UK based on fleet size, international flights and international destinations...
, Iberia Airlines
Iberia Airlines
Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España, S.A., commonly known as Iberia, is the flag carrier airline of Spain. Based in Madrid, it operates an international network of services from its main bases of Madrid-Barajas Airport and Barcelona El Prat Airport....
, Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines
is an airline headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan. It is the flag carrier of Japan and its main hubs are Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Tokyo International Airport , as well as Nagoya's Chūbu Centrair International Airport and Osaka's Kansai International Airport...
, Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines is a flag carrier airline headquartered in the b.house on the grounds of Brussels Airport and in Diegem, Machelen, Belgium and a subsidiary of Lufthansa. It is the largest airline based in Belgium, operating to over 65 destinations in 20 European countries as well as long-haul...
, Austrian Airlines Group
Austrian Airlines Group
The Austrian Airlines Group consists of Austrian Airlines, Lauda Air, Tyrolean Airways and other shares and is a 100% subsidiary of Lufthansa of Germany. It possesses 99 airplanes and in 2007 the Austrian Airlines Group had 10.8 million passengers...
and Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air Lines AG is the principal airline of Switzerland operating scheduled services in Europe and to North America, South America, Africa and Asia. Its main hub is Zurich Airport...
), the need for reconstruction had become ever more evident.
A brand new, state-of-the-art, Terminal C, costing an estimated US$87.7 million is now complete beside the old Terminal 1 and has welcomed its first passengers. The terminal is also painted in the new Sheremetyevo orange color scheme. It has 40000 m² (47,839.6 sq yd) of floor space and has a capacity of 5 million passengers per year. The old Terminal 1 (or Sheremetyevo-1) currently caters mainly to internal low-cost flights and flights to Minsk
Minsk
- Ecological situation :The ecological situation is monitored by Republican Center of Radioactive and Environmental Control .During 2003–2008 the overall weight of contaminants increased from 186,000 to 247,400 tons. The change of gas as industrial fuel to mazut for financial reasons has worsened...
(Belarus
Belarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
). It will be refurbished as a terminal for business jets, and designated as Terminal B.
Another brand new building, Terminal D, opened in November 2009. The 170000 m² (203,318.3 sq yd) building is home to Aeroflot
Aeroflot
OJSC AeroflotRussian Airlines , commonly known as Aeroflot , is the flag carrier and largest airline of the Russian Federation, based on passengers carried per year...
and its SkyTeam
SkyTeam
SkyTeam, branded as SKYTEAM, is an airline alliance with its centralised management team, SkyTeam Central, based at the World Trade Center Schiphol Airport on the grounds of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands...
partners, with capacity for 12 million passengers a year. Aeroflot is in the course of transferring all international flights from Terminal F to D (transfer was originally planned for February 2010, then delays were announced).
Terminal 2 (or Sheremetyevo-2), now known as Terminal F, is undergoing what the airport's management calls "cosmetic repairs". A major reconstruction was started and was scheduled for completion by the second quarter of 2010. A new section, Terminal E has opened, connecting Terminal D and F. Since 3 July 2010 a walkway opened between Terminals D, E, F and the Aeroexpress railway terminal on the public access side and since 2 November 2010 a walkway opened between terminals D, E, and F on the security side simplifying transfer between transit flights. After the reconstruction, the southern complex of the airport, the three terminals (D, E and F), will be able to receive up to 25 million passengers annually. Ultimately, after the northern part of the airport is reconstructed, the airport will have a capacity to receive 40 million passengers annually.
The airport's two runways are set for major reconstruction, including widening and resurfacing. The Moscow Oblast
Moscow Oblast
Moscow Oblast , or Podmoskovye , is a federal subject of Russia . Its area, at , is relatively small compared to other federal subjects, but it is one of the most densely populated regions in the country and, with the 2010 population of 7,092,941, is the second most populous federal subject...
government has reserved a piece of land by the airport for a future third runway.
Transport and accessibility
Train
In November 2004, an express train connectionAeroexpress
Aeroexpress Ltd. is the air rail link operator in Moscow, Russia. It was formed in 2005. The company is owned by JSC "Russian Railways" and "TransGroup AS" Ltd., each owning 50% shares....
was established from the Savyolovsky Rail Terminal to the Lobnya
Lobnya
Lobnya is a town in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located north of Moscow. Population: 30,000 .Lobnya was founded in 1902 and granted town status in 1961....
station (25 minutes), which is 7 km from the airport, with the remainder of the journey taken by bus or taxi. On 10 June 2008, a new 60,000 square meter rail terminal opened in front of Terminal F with direct service from Savyolovsky Rail Terminal. A shuttle bus service ferries passengers to Terminal B and Terminal C. Tickets on the rail service cost 320 roubles
Russian ruble
The ruble or rouble is the currency of the Russian Federation and the two partially recognized republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Formerly, the ruble was also the currency of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union prior to their breakups. Belarus and Transnistria also use currencies with...
(500 roubles
Russian ruble
The ruble or rouble is the currency of the Russian Federation and the two partially recognized republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Formerly, the ruble was also the currency of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union prior to their breakups. Belarus and Transnistria also use currencies with...
for business class)., and journeys take 35 minutes. From 28 August 2009 the line was continued to Belorussky Rail Terminal
Belorussky Rail Terminal
Belorussky Rail Terminal is one of nine rail terminals in Moscow. It was opened in 1870 and rebuilt in its current form in 1910-12.-Long distance:-Other destinations:-Suburban destinations:...
, and by 2015, it is intended that a new central rail terminal will service all three of Moscow's main airports. As of 2010, the train operates to Belorussky station non-stop, with the service at Savyolovsky eliminated. The rail link is operated by Aeroexpress, a subsidiary of Russian Railways
Russian Railways
The Russian Railways , is the government owned national rail carrier of the Russian Federation, headquartered in Moscow. The Russian Railways operate over of common carrier routes as well as a few hundred kilometers of industrial routes, making it the second largest network in the world exceeded...
.
Road
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. Calling a cab from downtown Moscow to Sheremetyevo costs around $30–40. Slow buses and faster minivans (fixed price shared taxis, known as marshrutkaMarshrutka
Marshrutka , from marshrutnoye taksi is a share taxi in the CIS countries, the Baltic states, and Bulgaria. Marshrutnoye taksi literally means routed taxicab...
s) connect Sheremetyevo with Moscow's extensive metro network.
In addition, it is possible to rent a car in the arrivals area of Terminal F. It is required to be at least 25 years of age and have a 1 year driving experience. It is also required to present a passport and a valid driving license.
Terminals, airlines and destinations
- China Eastern use a Shanghai Airlines 767 on the route, this is not a Shanghai Airlines service.
Cargo airlines
- Aeroflot-CargoAeroflot-CargoCJSC "Aeroflot-Cargo" was a fully owned subsidiary of Aeroflot-Russian Airlines, founded on 26 October 2005 and incorporated on 19 April 2006. It was the second largest cargo airline in Russia, behind Volga-Dnepr subsidiary AirBridge Cargo....
- AirBridgeCargo Airlines
- KLM Cargo operated by Martinair Cargo
- Korean Air Cargo
- Lufthansa CargoLufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo AG is a cargo airline from Germany, operating worldwide air freight and logistics services on behalf of Lufthansa, of which it is a wholly owned subsidiary. The company is headquartered in Building 451 of the Frankfurt Airport area in Frankfurt, the major hub of Lufthansa...
- Polet AirlinesPolet AirlinesCJSC «Polet Airlines» is an airline based in Voronezh, Russia. It operates a worldwide cargo and domestic passenger charter services from Voronezh, as well as regional passenger and cargo services from Sokol. Its main base is Chertovitskoye Airport, Voronezh.-History:The airline was established...
- TNT AirwaysTNT AirwaysTNT Airways, a subsidiary of TNT Express, is a cargo and passenger airline, operating chartered flights to mainly European destinations...
- Turkish Airlines Cargo
Other facilities
The airline Nordwind AirlinesNordwind Airlines
Nordwind Airlines, LCC is a charter airline with its head office and flight operations within Terminal C at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Molzhaninovsky District, Northern Administrative Okrug, Moscow, Russia...
has its head office on the property of Sheremetyevo Airport.
Accidents and incidents
- On 26 September 1960, Vickers ViscountVickers ViscountThe Vickers Viscount was a British medium-range turboprop airliner first flown in 1948 by Vickers-Armstrongs, making it the first such aircraft to enter service in the world...
OE-LAF of Austrian AirlinesAustrian AirlinesAustrian Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Austria, headquartered in Office Park 2 on the grounds of Vienna International Airport in Schwechat, Wien-Umgebung and a subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. Together with regional subsidiary Tyrolean Airways and charter arm Lauda Air, it operates...
crashed 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) short of the runway at Sheremetyevo Airport. Thirty one of the 37 people on board were killed. - On 27 November 1972 Japan Airlines Flight 446Japan Airlines Flight 446Japan Airlines Flight 446 was a Japan Airlines flight from Sheremetyevo International Airport of Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union to Tokyo International Airport in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan....
, a DC-8-62, crashed while in an initial climb on a route from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Tokyo International AirportTokyo International Airport, commonly known as , is one of the two primary airports that serve the Greater Tokyo Area in Japan. It is located in Ōta, Tokyo, south of Tokyo Station....
(Haneda). 9 of 14 crew members and 52 of 62 passengers died, with a total of 61 of 76 occupants dead. - 6 July 1982 - Aeroflot Flight 411Aeroflot Flight 411Aeroflot Flight 411 was a four-engined Ilyushin Il-62 that was departing Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow on a flight to Senegal when it crashed and was destroyed by fire shortly after take-off....
, an Ilyushin Il-62Ilyushin Il-62The Ilyushin Il-62 is a Soviet long-range jet airliner conceived in 1960 by Ilyushin. As successor to the popular turbo-prop Il-18 and with capacity for almost 200 passengers, the Il-62 was the largest jet airliner when it first flew in 1963. It entered Aeroflot service on 15 September 1967 with...
crashed on take-off; all 90 on board were killed. - 28 July 2002 - Pulkovo airlines, an Ilyushin Il-86 with 16 crew members and no passengers on board, crashed shortly after take-off. Two stewardesses survived.
In popular culture
- In the 1997 film, Air Force OneAir Force One (film)Air Force One is a 1997 American action-thriller film written by Andrew W. Marlowe and directed by Wolfgang Petersen. It stars Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, and Glenn Close, and also features Xander Berkeley, William H. Macy, Dean Stockwell and Paul Guilfoyle...
, the President of the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, takes off from Sheremetyevo, but the plane is hijacked by Chechen terrorists shortly after take-off. - Sheremetyevo Airport was the setting of the opening of the 13th Nu, pogodi!Nu, pogodi!Nu, pogodi! is a Soviet/Russian animated series produced by Soyuzmultfilm. The series was created in 1969 and became a popular cartoon of the Soviet Union. Additional episodes have been produced in Russia since 2006...
episode Olympic Games. - The airport is featured in "The Bourne Supremacy" starring Matt Damon. Terminal 2 is shown followed by a scene shot at the arrival/pick-up area outside of Terminal 2.
- The airport (under a different name; "Zakhaev International Airport") is featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game consoles and the Microsoft Windows operating system. Officially announced on February 11, 2009, the game was released worldwide on...
, in a controversial mission "No Russian", in which the player (who can opt out of participation) goes on a shooting rampage with other terrorists to try to infiltrate their ring.