LUKK Chisinau
2016 features a
highly detailed representation of LUKK Chisinau International
Airport in Moldova.
Chisinau,
also known as Kishinev, is the capital and largest city of the
Republic of Moldova. It is Moldova's main industrial and commercial
center and is located in the middle of the country, on the river
Bic. Chisinau is home to half a million residents. During IIWW
Chisinau was almost completely destroyed and gradually reconstructed
later. The city lies on seven hills and occupies the territory of
around 120 sq. km. In Chisinau there are 23 lakes which are mostly
situated in the parks. The capital of Moldova is considered to be
one of the greenest cities in Europe.
Chisinau International Airport (IATA:
KIV, ICAO: LUKK) is Moldova's main international airport, located 13
km (8.1 mi) southeast of the centre of Chisinau. The first scheduled
flights to Chisinau started in 1926. In 2000 the airport was
modernized and an annex terminal building was added to the renovated
old terminal. There are ten check-in desks and five gates at the
airport. VIP and CIP guests are offered special services at the VIP
terminal. Chisinau airport features one 3580m concrete, ILS-equipped
runway, able to accomodate airliners of any type, including B747.
Nowadays 19 airlines operate flights to 33 destinations and the most
popular destination is Moscow.
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