Veliky Novgorod Krechevitsy Airport

Veliky Novgorod Krechevitsy Airport (Krechevitsa Airport) is a proposed new airport construction project that calls for the conversion of a former Russian military air base located approximately 10 kilometres east of Veliky Novgorod, into a commercial airport. The regional government plans to develop an international transport-logistics centre at the site, with the project to include cargo terminals and a hotel. The government is currently seeking investors for the project. 

Sep-2019. Novgorod Oblast Governor Andrey Nikitin said the construction of Veliky Novgorod Krechevitsy Airport is scheduled to commence in 2022. The project is expected to receive RUB7.8 billion (EUR107 million/USD118 million) in federal funding.

Mar-2019. Novgorod Oblast Governor Andrey Nikitin said Veliky Novgorod Airport will be constructed by 2024. Mr Nikitin the project is at the planning stage, with site preparation work to commence in 2022.

Oct-2018. Novgorod Oblast Governor Andrey Nikitin said RUB7.5 billion (EUR100 million/USD114 million) in federal funds could be provided for the development of Veliky Novgorod Krechevitsy Airport.

Oct-2017. Nizhny Novgorod Oblast plans to take steps towards the construction of an airport in Veliky Novgorod, according to Nizhny Novgorod Governor Andrey Nikitin. Mr Nikitin said the local government is approaching the long term project with caution and is negotiating with investors. Mr Nikitin added the runway at Veliky Novgorod Krechevitsy Airport needs to be be inspected and certified.

Jul-2015. Russia’s centre for strategic developments in civil aviation announced plans to construct a RUB2 billion (EUR32.3 million/35.7 million) to RUB2.5 billion (EUR40.4 million/USD44.6 million) passenger terminal and RUB1.5 billion (EUR24.2 million/USD26.7 million) runway at Krechevitsy, a site previously used as military airfield. Centre for strategic developments in civil aviation CEO Anton Koren said: “Currently, demand for the airport is already 300,000 passengers, by 2020 when the launch of the airport is scheduled, passenger numbers are forecast at 500,000, while in 2040 – 1.6 million passegers/year.” The project is expected to be undertaken as a public-private venture. Novgorod Oblast Governor Sergey Mitin said: “The Government of Novgorod Oblast initiated construction of Veliky Novgorod Krechevitsy Airport, which could be used for development of low cost carrier services.”

Jun-2015. Novgorod Deputy Governor Victor Nechaev said concerning the new Krechevitsa Airport: “The ‘teaser’ – a package of preliminary project documentation was developed as requested by Novgorod Regional Centre of strategic development in civil aviation (Moscow). It will be presented to potential investors at Days of Novgorod in St Petersburg on 03-Jul-2015.”