Ostafyevo Airport (IATA: OSF) was Moscow’s smallest international airport, located in the Novomoskovsky district about 14 km south of the Moscow Ring Road. Opened in 2000 on the grounds of a former military airbase, it catered primarily to business aviation and private aircraft rather than commercial flights.
As of October 2024, Ostafyevo Airport is closed to aircraft operations. The facility was sold to Moscow City authorities in December 2025. Visitors seeking air transport to or from Moscow should use the city’s main international airports instead: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo or Vnukovo.
Current access notice: As of October 2026: Ostafyevo Airport is closed to aircraft operations and is not available for passenger or cargo flights. The facility is not open to visitors.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Остафьево |
|---|---|
| Type | Airport |
| IATA code | OSF |
| Built / opened | 2000 |
| Address | Google MapsApple MapsYandex Maps2GIS |
| District | Novomoskovsky |
History of Ostafyevo Airport
Ostafyevo operated as a Soviet military airfield for decades before being transitioned to civilian use. In 2000, following renovation, it reopened as a modern international airport featuring a contemporary glass terminal. Throughout its two decades of civilian operation, the airport primarily served business aviation, corporate jets and private aircraft rather than commercial airline passengers.
The facility was owned and operated by Gazpromavia, a division of the energy company Gazprom, maintaining its focus on executive aviation services and cargo operations.
In January 2024, the airport was excluded from Russia’s register of state aviation facilities. On October 5, 2024, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a resolution closing the airport to aircraft service operations. In December 2025, Gazprom sold the Ostafyevo airport complex to the Moscow City Property Department.
Tickets and Payment at Ostafyevo Airport
Ostafyevo Airport is not operational and cannot be used for air travel. International and domestic flights to and from Moscow are served by three main airports: Sheremetyevo (SVO), Domodedovo (DME) and Vnukovo (VKO). For flight bookings and transfers, use these airports instead.
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FAQ: Ostafyevo Airport
Can I fly from Ostafyevo Airport?
No. Ostafyevo Airport has been closed to aircraft operations since October 2024 and is not available for passenger or cargo flights. Use Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo or Vnukovo instead.
Is Ostafyevo still operating?
No. The airport ceased aircraft operations in October 2024 and is no longer operational. It was sold to Moscow City authorities in December 2025.
Why did Ostafyevo Airport close?
The airport was closed by government resolution on October 5, 2024. It had been excluded from Russia's state aviation register earlier that year.
Which Moscow airports should I use instead?
Moscow has three main operational international airports: Sheremetyevo (north), Domodedovo (south) and Vnukovo (southwest). All offer domestic and international flights and are served by metro and road transport.
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