A collectible postcard from 1984 featuring the terminal building of the airport in Kirovohrad (now Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine).
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground shows a lawn with a round flowerbed of pink flowers, decorative vertical pillars, and flagpoles. In the background stands a two-story rectangular Soviet modernist terminal building with a glazed facade. The large Cyrillic sign “аэропорт” (airport) is mounted on the roof. Parked cars and a minibus are visible on the right.
Historical note
The airport in Kirovohrad began operating in the first half of the 20th century. During the post-war years, it provided regular flights to Kyiv, Odesa, and other Soviet cities, and was also used for air ambulance and agricultural purposes. The modernist terminal building shown in the image was constructed in the 1970s as part of the regional center’s transport infrastructure modernization.
Present day
Currently, Kropyvnytskyi Airport does not operate as a regular passenger hub, and commercial flights are absent. It serves as a training base for the State Flight Academy of Ukraine (a branch of NAU), which uses its runways for pilot instruction. The architectural appearance of the terminal building has been partially altered during subsequent renovations.
Location (map)
Address: 1A Korolenko Street, Kropyvnytskyi, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.541305, 32.287236
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the old terminal building of Kropyvnytskyi (formerly Kirovohrad) Airport.
Questions and answers
- Which building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the passenger terminal building of Kirovohrad Airport, built in the style of Soviet modernism.
- What year was this postcard issued? The postcard was issued in 1984.
- How is Kropyvnytskyi Airport used today? The airport does not handle scheduled commercial passenger flights; its infrastructure is primarily used by the State Flight Academy of Ukraine for pilot training.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kropyvnytskyi from 1984.
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