
Znamensky Cathedral
One of the main churches of Kursk, a cathedral with green domes in the city centre.
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Airport · Kursk, Russia
8 km from central Kursk. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
Kursk-Vostochny (Khalino) Airport (URS) is the airport of Kursk, about 7 km from the city centre. It shares its runway with the Khalino air base, with a civil apron on the south side. Since 2021 it has been named after the aircraft designer Mikhail Gurevich. Since 24 February 2022 the airport has been closed to civil flights and there is no flight schedule (restrictions were still in force when this guide was written). This guide describes the airport as it operated before the closure.
It has a single terminal building. It has been closed to civil flights since 24 February 2022.
Before the closure it was a regional airport with basic passenger services. To reach Kursk, travellers could use a taxi or other road transport. None of these services is available at present.
Before the closure, a taxi could be used to reach Kursk, about 7 km away. Not available at present.
A single terminal building. Closed to civil flights since 24 February 2022.
Kursk
Kursk is the capital of Kursk Oblast. It is best known for the Battle of Kursk in 1943, commemorated by several memorials, and has a centre with churches, a theatre and a large square.

One of the main churches of Kursk, a cathedral with green domes in the city centre.
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A monumental arch crowned by a statue of St George, part of the memorial complex to the Battle of Kursk of 1943.
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The Pushkin Drama Theatre, a white building with a large portico in the city centre.
Tickets →Kursk Khalino airport is about 8 km from central Kursk.
From Kursk Khalino airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
Kursk Khalino has one terminal: Terminal.
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