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Alexei Leonov Kemerovo International Airport

Kemerovo, Russia
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Siberian gateway serving the Kuzbass coal and industrial region.

Location
Kemerovo, Russia
Alexei Leonov Kemerovo International Airport (IATA: KEJ, ICAO: UNEE) is the primary commercial airport serving Kemerovo, the administrative center of Kemerovo Oblast (Kuzbass) in southwestern Siberia, Russia. It handles both domestic and limited international traffic, connecting the region to Moscow and other major Russian cities. The airport was renamed in honor of cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, who was born in Kemerovo Oblast and became famous for conducting the world's first spacewalk in 1965. The renaming reflects regional pride in one of its most celebrated native sons. The facility serves as an important transport node for the Kuzbass region, which is one of Russia's leading coal-mining and industrial areas. Passenger volumes are modest relative to larger Siberian hubs such as Novosibirsk's Tolmachevo Airport.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 11 kilometers from the city center and is accessible by taxi and bus services.
Airlines here
Aeroflot and S7 Airlines (Siberia Airlines) are among the primary carriers operating routes through Kemerovo.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Alexei Leonov, the Soviet cosmonaut who performed the world's first spacewalk on March 18, 1965.
  • ›Alexei Leonov was born in Listvyanka village in Kemerovo Oblast.
  • ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes connecting Kemerovo to Moscow and other Russian cities.
  • ›Kemerovo Oblast is one of Russia's most important coal-producing regions, influencing regional air traffic patterns.
  • ›The airport has the ICAO designator UNEE, placing it within the Ural/Siberia air navigation region.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Routes

KEJ → DMES7 · 319
KEJ → SVOSU · 321
KEJ → DMEUN · 735
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City & Place Guide

Siberian industrial city with surprising cultural depth and river charm.

Kemerovo is the administrative capital of Kemerovo Oblast (Kuzbass) in southwestern Siberia, situated along the Tom River. Founded as a coal-mining settlement in the early 20th century, it grew rapidly during Soviet industrialization and today is home to around half a million people.

Despite its industrial reputation, Kemerovo offers a lively cultural scene with museums, theaters, and pleasant riverside parks. The city serves as a practical base for exploring the wider Kuzbass region, including nearby nature reserves and the coal-heritage attractions of the area.

  • •Kemerovo Regional Museum of Local Lore — broad exhibits on Siberian history, nature, and mining heritage.
  • •Red Hill (Krasnaya Gorka) Open-Air Museum — preserved early coal-mining complex overlooking the Tom River.
  • •Tom River Embankment — popular promenade perfect for evening walks and river views.
  • •Kemerovo Regional Drama Theater — grand Soviet-era venue staging classic and contemporary productions.
  • •Victory Square and Memorial — large war memorial honoring local World War II veterans.
  • •Shoria Mountain Resort (day trip) — ski and outdoor recreation area in the nearby Shoria Mountains.

Getting around: Kemerovo has an extensive network of city buses, trolleybuses, and fixed-route minibuses (marshrutky) that cover most neighborhoods affordably. Taxis are widely available, and ride-hailing apps such as Yandex Go operate reliably throughout the city. There is no metro; intercity travel is best handled by train from Kemerovo railway station, with connections to Novosibirsk and other major Siberian cities.

Best time: Late May through early September offers the most pleasant weather, with warm temperatures and long daylight hours ideal for exploring the city and surrounding nature.

Local food: Try hearty Siberian staples such as pelmeni (meat dumplings), smoked local fish from the Tom River, and rich borscht, often enjoyed at traditional stolovaya cafeterias found across the city.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Alexei Leonov Kemerovo International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Kemerovo International Airport, also known as Alexei Leonov Airport, is one of 2 major airports in Kemerovo Oblast area, Russia, Southwestern Siberia located 10 km southeast of Kemerovo. It is a civilian airfield serving medium-sized airliners, but large enough to be used for military purposes.

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