Tolmachevo
Tolmachevo is a rural locality in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia. It lies to the southwest of the city of Novosibirsk in Western Siberia and forms part of the surrounding rural area that supports the city. The settlement is best known for Tolmachevo Airport, the international airport that serves Novosibirsk and western Siberia. The airport sits adjacent to the village and has been a major gateway for regional air travel since its mid-20th-century origins. It has undergone multiple expansions and modernization programs, including terminal upgrades, runway improvements, and cargo facilities, reflecting the growing importance of air transport for the region.
Economy and infrastructure in Tolmachevo are dominated by the airport, which acts as the principal economic
Historically, the development of Tolmachevo has been closely linked to the growth of Tolmachevo Airport, with