Moscow is the capital of Russia. Having played a central role in the development of the Russian state and its history, Moscow was the capital of the former Soviet Unionand continues to pave the way as Muscovites move into the 21st century. An 860 year-old city, Moscow has many reminders of its imperial and Soviet past. It is a sprawling city with numerous museums,
Moscow (IATA: MOW) has four main airports:
- Sheremetyevo International Airport, (IATA: SVO) +7 495 232-65-65 .
- Domodedovo International Airport (IATA: DME) +7 495 933-66-66.
- Vnukovo International Airport (IATA: VKO) Tel: (Head Office) +7 495 436-71-9
- Ostafyevo Airport (ICAO: UUMO)
Moscow is by far the main air traffic hub of Russia and will continue to be as both Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo are undergoing major development plans.
During the years 1980-1991 all international flights to Moscow landed at Sheremetyevo International Airport, commonly called Sheremetyevo II, which was recently renamed "Terminal F". The home base of Aeroflot, Sheremetyevo II was built for the 1980 Summer Olympics. Sheremetyevo I (now "Terminal B") is an old Soviet era domestic terminal of the same airport. Today Sheremetyevo also has three new terminals - C, D (the new Aeroflot's home) and E.