Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport - IFO Ivano

Located within the city of Ivano-Frankovsk, Ukraine, the Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport Is surrounded by magnificent mountain views, and resides within a popular ski area. Its location was formerly known as Opryshivtsi, and the airport has operated since 1992. Its airport code is IFO, and it serves as a joint military and civil airfield. The IFO Ivano offers customs and border operations, and is capable of serving 400 passengers per hour. It is located just 2.7 miles away from Ivano-Frankivsk’s city center.

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The main runway measures 8,226 feet long, and is made of concrete instead of asphalt. Apart from the main runway, the Ivano-Frankivsk International also features a 6,325-foot concrete runway primarily used as a parking lot by the Ukrainian Air Force. The average number of passengers transiting IFO each year is around 110,000. Plane spotters will see Mig-29 fighter jets within the facility. The airport also serves as the hub of the Ukraine International Airlines, which operates between the cities of Alicante, Valencia, and Kiev-Boryspil. From the Ivano-Frankovsk International Airport, travelers can visit the Carpathian National Nature Park, Vorokhta, and Bukovel Ski Area.

What to Do & Area Attractions

The Nadiya Hotel, a 3-star hotel offers free wi-fi and breakfasts, and is located within 12 minutes from the Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport. Another option for travelers near the airport is the Park Hotel, which features free breakfasts and stunning lake views. The chalet-style hotel sits right outside the city center, but is only an 18-minute taxi ride from the IFO Ivano airport.