Behind the Airport

My Favorite Airport

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July 7th 2012
The airport in Petropavlsk has got to be one of the most scenic airports in the world to fly in to. When flying in from Moscow as you descend through the clouds, a gorgeous panorama of green hills opens in front of you. Mix in the ocean and a scattering of dacha houses and Kamchatka takes your breath away from the moment you land. The airport itself is located in Yelizovo and is pr ... read more

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