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For other uses, see Zvartnots. Zvartnots (Զվարթնոց meaning celestial angels) is a town located in the Armenian province of Armavir, about 10 km west from Yerevan, approximately
Zvartnots International Airport
Զվարթնոց Միջազգային Օդակայան


The control tower at Zvartnots airport.

IATA: EVN – ICAO: UDYZ
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerGeneral Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia
OperatorArmenia International Airports CJSC, owned by Corporation America
ServesYerevan
LocationZvartnots
Elevation AMSL2,838 ft / 865 m
Coordinates40°08′50.19″N, 44°23′45.17″E
Website[1]
Runways
DirectionLengthSurface
ftm
09/2712,6293,849Asphalt

Zvartnots International Airport (Armenian: Զվարթնոց Միջազգային Օդանավակայան) (IATA: EVN, ICAO: UDYZ) is located near Zvartnots, about 10 km west of Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia. An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier, is a three-letter code designating many The ICAO (ˌaɪˌkeɪˈoʊ Airport code or location indicator is a four-letter Alphanumeric Code designating each airport around Yerevan (Երևան Երեւան or Երեվան ˌjɛrəˈvɑːn sometimes written as Erevan, Iravan, Erewan, Ayrivan, and Erivan Zvartnots (Զվարթնոց meaning celestial angels) is a town located in the Armenian province of Armavir, about 10 km west from Yerevan, approximately 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 A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. A runway ( RWY) is a strip of land on an Airport, on which Aircraft can take off and land. A runway ( RWY) is a strip of land on an Airport, on which Aircraft can take off and land. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International The Armenian language (hy հայերեն լեզու hajɛɹɛn lɛzu —, conventional short form) is an Indo-European language spoken by the Armenian An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier, is a three-letter code designating many The ICAO (ˌaɪˌkeɪˈoʊ Airport code or location indicator is a four-letter Alphanumeric Code designating each airport around Zvartnots (Զվարթնոց meaning celestial angels) is a town located in the Armenian province of Armavir, about 10 km west from Yerevan, approximately Yerevan (Երևան Երեւան or Երեվան ˌjɛrəˈvɑːn sometimes written as Erevan, Iravan, Erewan, Ayrivan, and Erivan Armenia (Հայաստան transliterated: Hayastan,) officially the Republic of Armenia (Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն Hayastani The airport was built in 1961. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The draftsmen of the airport included architects M. Khachikyan, A. Tarkhanyan, J. Sheqhlyan, L. Cherkezyan and designers H. Tigranyan, A. Meschyan, and constructor M. Arthur (Artashes Meschian (Արթուր Մեսչյան born March 3, 1949, Yerevan) is an Armenian rock musician singer composer artist Baghdasaryan. [1]. The airport was renovated in the 1980s with the development of a new terminal area, in order to meet domestic traffic demands within the Soviet Union.

When Armenia declared its independence from the Soviet Union in the 1990s, the considerable growth of cargo shipments resulted in the construction of a new cargo terminal in 1998, with modern technical equipment that can handle about 100,000 tons of cargo annually [2]. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991

In 2001, a 30-year concession agreement for the management of operations at the airport was signed with Armenia International Airports CJSC, owned by Argentine-American company Corporation America, which is in turn owned by Argentine-Armenian businessman Eduardo Eurnekian. Eduardo Eurnekian is an Argentine-Armenian businessman who has built an almost $1 billion media empire in the 1990s and who is now the main owner of a consortium operating 76 airports As part of that agreement, Armenia International Airports CJSC committed itself to renovate and expand the airport in order for it to become a vital link for tourism and commerce between Asia and Europe, as well as to modernize its facilities and services.

As part of those commitments, renovation and expansion work began in 2004, culminating in the opening of a new international terminal on June 1, 2007, after 40 months of work. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Yet another terminal is going to be built, housing passenger check-in counters and customs control. It is planned to open in 2011-2012[3].

In 2006, Zvartnots airport handled a total of 1,125,698 passengers, representing an increase of 1. 3% over the previous year[4].

In 2007, that number grew to 1,387,002 passengers, a 23. 2% increase over the previous year[4].

Currently, the airport's manager is Juan Pablo Guechigian[5].

Contents

Access to airport

Bus #201 connects the airport with the crossroads of Sayat-Nova and Mashtots streets in Yerevan. Yerevan (Երևան Երեւան or Երեվան ˌjɛrəˈvɑːn sometimes written as Erevan, Iravan, Erewan, Ayrivan, and Erivan Bus #108 also connects the city center with the airport. All departing passengers must pay the airport tax of 10. 000 AMD (approx. 30 USD) at the exchange booth before check-in.

Recent and ongoing expansion

In 2004 the construction of a new international terminal began, at a cost of $100 million USD. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " It covers an area of 19. 2 thousand square meters and can handle 2 million passengers a year. The building of this terminal is part of the 30-year concession agreement signed by the Armenian Government and Armenia International Airports.

New terminal with Alania Airlines Yak-42 parked at gate
New terminal with Alania Airlines Yak-42 parked at gate

On September 14, 2006 the newly built arrivals hall was opened. JSC Alania Airlines (ОАО «Авиакомпания «Алания» is an Airline based in Vladikavkaz, Russia. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The new international terminal with its departures section was opened on June 1, 2007. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

An additional investment of $100 million USD will be carried out until 2010. Improvements at Zvartnots will involve a total investment of €164 million for the next 30 years. Armenia International Airports CJSC has already allocated over 70 million to the first phase, which included a 19,200 sq m extension of the premises and a refurbishment of around 45,000 sq m.

Now that the first phase is complete, the airport boasts a 54,000 sq m runway and 45,000 sq m of building, of which the new terminal occupies 25,000 sq m area. In order to adapt to the forthcoming increase in visitors, new parking has been created, with capacity for 1,000 vehicles. Thirty-four international airlines will now operate from Zvartnots, connecting Yerevan and Armenia to the world’s most important cities, including London. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Altogether around 60 routes will be scheduled to fly from Zvartnots.

Old terminal and control tower as seen from tarmac
Old terminal and control tower as seen from tarmac

In addition, the company has focused on improving visitor's comfort within the terminal. Arrivals hall capacity has been doubled to reach a volume of over 1,000 passengers per hour, and passenger management will be streamlined thanks to a substantial expansion of customs. Finally, the airport’s waiting areas and passenger service areas have been extensively renovated, together with the enhancement of the Duty Free shops’ and restaurants.

Security

Zvartnots Airport's new terminal.
Zvartnots Airport's new terminal.

In order to comply with the international air regulations, Armenia International Airports has made a great effort to improve security at Zvartnots. Amongst other measures, 150 surveillance cameras have been installed at the airport, both inside the buildings and in open spaces.

The modernization effort has been significant, including the implementation of an innovative flight information display system (FIDS) as well as a new automated and biometric-identification system for baggage check-in and passenger control. All buildings are now also equipped with free Wi-Fi Internet connection.

Statistics

Year2005 [6]2006 [4]2007 [4]
Departing Passenger Traffic546,000562,825698,614
Arriving Passenger Traffic547,400562,873688,388
Total Passenger Traffic1,111,4001,125,6981,387,002
Exported freight (tons)3,7014,0803,515
Imported freight (tons)5,4185,1966,489
Total freight (tons)9,1199,27610,004
Aircraft movements (departure or landing)6,8976,7467,953

Airlines and destinations

A Tupolev Tu-154 of Aeroflot at Zvartnots International Airport
A Tupolev Tu-154 of Aeroflot at Zvartnots International Airport
An Armavia Airbus A319 pushed back at Zvartnots International Airport.
An Armavia Airbus A319 pushed back at Zvartnots International Airport. ARP 410 Airlines (Державне підприємство Завод 410 цивільної авіації «Авіакомпанія «ARP 410» is an Airline based Astrakhan Airlines is an Airline based in Astrakhan, Russia. It operates domestic and international passenger and cargo schedules and charters Atlantis European Airways is an Airline based in Yerevan, Armenia. Austrian Airlines AG is the flag carrier Airline of Austria, headquartered in Vienna. Armavia (Արմավիա is an Airline based in Yerevan, Armenia. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
Airbus A310 of S7 Airlines at Zvartnots International Airport
Airbus A310 of S7 Airlines at Zvartnots International Airport

See also

References

  1. ^ Image caption on Zvartnots Airport, in Soviet Armenian Encyclopedia. OJSC Siberia Airlines (ОАО «Авиакомпания „Сибирь“» operating as S7 Airlines is an Airline headquartered in Moscow, Russia Samara Airlines is an Airline based in Samara, Russia. It operates scheduled and charter flights from Samara to destinations in Russia and other countries Saravia (Saratov Airlines Joint Stock Company is an Airline based in Saratov, Russia. Scat Air (PLL Scat Aircompany is an Airline based in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Syrian Arab Airlines ( Arabic: مؤسسة الطيران العربية السورية alternative name Syrianair (السورية is the Flag carrier Tarhan Tower Airlines was a Charter airline based in Istanbul, Turkey. Tatarstan Airlines is an Airline based in Kazan, Tatarstan Russia. TbilAviaMsheni ( Georgian: თბილავიამშენი is an airline based in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. Ural Airlines is an Airline based in Yekaterinburg, Russia. It operates scheduled and charter domestic and international flights UTair Aviation () (commonly known as UTair) is an Airline based in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia. Volga-AviaExpress (Волга-Авиаэкспресс is an Airline based in Volgograd, Russia. Yamal Airlines is an Airline based in Salekhard, Russia. It operates regional passenger services and was established in 1997. Shirak Airport is an International airport serving Gyumri and the province of Shirak. List of Airports in Armenia, sorted by location List See also Armenian Air Force Transport Railways See also Armenian Railway total 825 km in common carrier service does not include industrial lines broad gauge 825 km 1 The Armenian Encyclopedia (AE Publishing house was initiated in 1967 as the as a department of the Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences under Yerevan, Armenian SSR, 1986. vol. xii, 512.
  2. ^ General Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia - Airport Information
  3. ^ Avia.ru News Article (Russian)
  4. ^ a b c d General Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia - 2006-2007 Statistics
  5. ^ Armtown News Article - Will Eduardo Eurnekian Take Up Management of Gyumri Airport?
  6. ^ General Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia - 2005-2006 Statistics

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