The 1973 postcard captures the main terminal of Zaporizhzhia International Airport, showcasing Soviet modernist architecture.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard prominently features a three-story airport building with extensive glazing on its main facade. Above the entrance, a large sign reads “АЭРОПОРТ” (AEROPORT). On the right wing of the building, a profile portrait of V.I. Lenin is visible, with three vertical red stripes beneath it. The upper part of the facade is adorned with a garland of colorful flags. In front of the building, a white station wagon car is parked, with a person standing nearby, along with a flagpole displaying a flag and a “No Stopping” road sign.
Historical note
The airport building in Zaporizhzhia, depicted on the postcard, was constructed in 1965. It served as the main passenger terminal, reflecting the characteristic features of architecture from that period with an emphasis on functionality and the use of modern materials such as glass and concrete. The airport played a crucial role in Zaporizhzhia’s transport infrastructure, providing air connections with other cities of the USSR.
Present day
The original 1965 building shown on the postcard continued to function as part of the airport until the opening of a new passenger terminal in 2020. Since then, the historic building has been used for other purposes. Currently, due to the full-scale invasion, Zaporizhzhia International Airport is temporarily not operational for civilian flights.
Location (map)
Address: Airport, Zaporizhzhia
Coordinates: 47.936667, 35.291667
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the main terminal of Zaporizhzhia International Airport..
Questions and answers
- What building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the main terminal of Zaporizhzhia International Airport, built in 1965.
- When was the airport building constructed? The airport building featured on the postcard was constructed in 1965.
- What is the fate of the historic airport building in Zaporizhzhia today? The historic 1965 building continued to be used until 2020 when a new terminal was opened. Currently, Zaporizhzhia International Airport is temporarily not operational for civilian flights.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Zaporizhzhia from 1973.
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