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| Executive Travel: Aviation |
Private Aviation
Michelle Seaton
12/01/2005
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Sheremetyevo
+7.095.578.9101
www.sheremetyevo-airport.ru
Moscow’s
largest and busiest airport is located 17 miles northwest of the city. Once
known as Europe’s worst airport, Sheremetyevo has undertaken a massive
reconstruction effort to improve services it provides to the 12 million
commercial passengers who pass through each year. Because this airport caters to
commercial airlines, airport officials and staff tend to be less welcoming to
business jets and less flexible in terms of the VIP services offered. Only one
hangar, for example, is available for private jets; it is privately owned and
seldom available for rent. Fuel service is available through Air BP
(+7.095.787.6026).
Sheremetyevo does have advantages: Foreign travelers can
secure a transit visa at this airport. A transit visa, good for three calendar
days, is designed primarily for those making a stopover in Moscow. Plan to wait
four hours in the VIP lounge for a transit visa.
Domodedovo
+7.095.323.8655
www.domodedovo.ru
This is Moscow’s
up-and-coming airport, boasting its most modern buildings. Unfortunately, it is
located 28 miles southeast of the city. Given Moscow’s legendary traffic
congestion, expect a commute into the city of anywhere from 40 minutes to two
hours. Domodedovo has its own general aviation building with VIP services such
as expedited customs, a private waiting area, bar and private parking lot.
Contact the airport for services and fees.
Although hangars are available for
housing aircraft, they are only large enough to accommodate midsize business
jets, such as Hawkers, Citations or perhaps a Challenger. The airport may break
ground soon on hangars large enough to house Gulfstreams and Global Express
jets. Fuel service is available through Shell Aviation (+7.095.792.5625).
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