Airport in Maykop
The Russian airport, located in Maykop, Republic of Adygea, has not been used since 2009. At the moment, the airfield is used as a landing site for helicopters and light aircraft..
The main disadvantage is the lack of an artificial runway. The airport has only an unpaved runway, 2600 meters long. Therefore, the airport can reliably receive aircraft only in dry weather..
Competitor
The Khanskaya military airport is located not far from the airport in Maykop. This airport is located about 5 kilometers from Maykop. It has also been out of service since 2009. At the moment, the Khanskaya airport has a chance to be upgraded into a civil airport..
Investor search
By 2009, an active search for investors for the modernization of the airport in Maykop was already under way. One of the reasons for raising funds was the 2014 Olympics. However, there was no investment..
Another serious reason was the development of the resorts in the North Caucasus. It was about the modernization of six airports located in the south of Russia, including the airport in Maykop. However, it all ended in the preparatory stage..
Recently, talks about investments have been resumed, the authorities of the republic still believe that the airport in Maikop will be able to be restored. However, investors are in no hurry to invest in modernization, as they do not see the financial return from the airport. This is hindered by the underdeveloped tourism sector and the small population of the republic..
At the same time, the Maykop airport could become a spare for Krasnodar, as well as serve some of its flights..
However, in view of the recent situations after the Olympic Games, namely, the annexation of Crimea to Russia, the chances for the resumption of civil traffic from the airport in Maykop are slim. Since the main forces are now focused on the development of tourism in the Black Sea region.
