Komsomolsk-on-Amur Airport (KXK)

Komsomolsk-on-Amur Airport (KXK), also identified as Khurba and by its ICAO code UHKK, is currently entering a major revitalization phase to serve as a key regional hub for the Khabarovsk Krai in Far Eastern Russia. Following its return to state ownership in mid-2025, the facility is being prioritized for a comprehensive modernization program aimed at restoring its role as a strategic gateway for the region's prominent aviation manufacturing cluster. The airport is a joint-use facility, sharing its concrete runway with the Russian Aerospace Forces, and serves as a vital logistics node for the local SJ-100 (Superjet) aircraft production plants. The existing passenger terminal is slated for a full renovation to replace obsolete infrastructure and modernize passenger processing systems. Once operational, the terminal will feature updated check-in counters, improved waiting lounges, and basic amenities designed to efficiently manage domestic rotations and helicopter services to remote northern settlements. The facility is being engineered to handle a significantly higher volume of travelers than its recent historical average, with a long-term goal of re-establishing direct aerial links to major urban centers like Moscow. Infrastructure at Khurba is transitioning into a "cargo-passenger" hub model, with a new 11,000-square-meter logistics center currently being developed to support the storage and preparation of advanced aviation engines. Future expansion plans also include a complete overhaul of the primary 2,500-meter runway to remove weight restrictions and accommodate larger narrow-body jet aircraft. Ground transportation is supported by local road and rail links, providing a 17-kilometer connection to the Komsomolsk-on-Amur city center and ensuring a seamless multi-modal transition for industrial personnel and regional commuters.