Orsha Aerodrome
ORSHA International Airfield provides a whole range of airport commercial services.


The air harbor has international codes UMIO and TXC and it is equipped with an artificial runway 3001m long and 45m wide with a hard surface with PCN 69/R/C/W/T/CONC parameters and advanced electronic equipment, that allows modern aircraft to weather conditions, perform takeoff and precision landing in categories I and II. Three parking spaces on the apron with PCN 70/R/C/W/T/CONC characteristics meet the modern requirements of various aircraft - from helicopter to Boeing-747-400.
Aerodrome class is B, code is 4E.
ORSHA aerodrome is certified for the following types of airport activities, including international flights:
- navigation support;
- electrical lighting support;
- engineering and aviation support (without maintenance);
- organization of passenger service, baggage, cargo and mail handling (without passenger service, baggage, cargo and mail handling);
- airfield support;
- provision of special transport;
- provision of fuels and lubricants: single refueling of up to 60 tonnes.
- ensuring aviation security;
- rescue and fire-fighting support;
- radio technical support of flights.

Operational restrictions:
- in respect of aircraft ramp servicing procedures: the following operations are not carried out: opening and closing of passenger cabin doors, passenger transfer to/from the aircraft, interior cleaning of flight decks and passenger cabins, air conditioning (cooling/heating) of passenger cabins and flight decks using ground‑based air‑conditioning units, external aircraft washing, and provision of engine air start units;
- in respect of aircraft towing procedures: towing of aircraft using a remote‑controlled (driverless) tug is not performed.
ORSHA aerodrome operates on a prior-request-only basis for aircraft acceptance. During the aerodrome’s operational hours, the following services are provided: air traffic services (ATS), aeronautical information services (AIS), meteorological services (Meteo), de-icing, ground handling, aviation security, fuel and lubricants supply, as well as customs, border control, and medical services. Ground handling services for flights are performed by the Republican Unitary Enterprise "National Airport Minsk".
A request for ground handling and fuel supply, including aircraft refueling, is to be sent to the Republican Unitary Enterprise "National Airport Minsk" via the following channels:
E‑mail: pdo_ssa@airport.by; mogilev@airport.by,
tel.: +375 (17) 279 11 33, +375 (222) 299 531,
AMHS: UMMSZTZX
Request for airspace use and slot approval shall be submitted to the “Flight Coordination and Control Centre” (FCcC) of the State Enterprise "Belaeronavigatsia" using Form 2: (see AIP)
E‑mail: rpl@ban.by,
Fax: +375 (17) 222 79 54
AMHS: UMMDYAYX
All operations at ORSHA Aerodrome are performed in accordance with ground handling contracts concluded with the Republican Unitary Enterprise "National Airport Minsk":
1. FOR THE CONDUCT OF NON‑SCHEDULED (CHARTER) FLIGHTS, THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE OBSERVED:
1.1. submit an application for ground handling and fuel services, with a list of the required services, to the Republican Unitary Enterprise "National Airport Minsk" (e‑mail: pdo_ssa@airport.by, AMHS: UMMSZTZX, tel.: +375 (17) 279 11 33).
1.2. obtain clearance via the "Flight Coordination and Control Centre" (FCCC) of the Republican Unitary Enterprise for Air Navigation Services "Belaeronavigatsia", issued on the basis of a prior application (Form 2). The procedures for submitting such applications are set forth in the AIP.
1.3. enter into a ground handling contract with the Republican Unitary Enterprise "National Airport Minsk":
1.3.1. a long‑term agreement (the list of required documents) should be drawn up at International Business Management. Tel.:+375(17)2792664; e‑mail: OTereschenko@airport.by, Srozhkov@airport.by, Pkanash@airport.by;
1.3.2. for the conclusion of a one‑off (ad‑hoc) ground handling contract, please contact: telephone: +375 (222) 299 531; e‑mail: mogilev@airport.by.
The templates for ad‑hoc ground handling contracts are set out below:
- 01. Ground Handling Services – Non‑Resident Air Carrier (advance payment in foreign currency)
- 02. Ground Handling Services – Resident Air Carrier (advance payment in BYN)
- 05. Ground Handling Services – Non‑Resident Customer (advance payment in foreign currency)
2. FOR THE CONDUCT OF REGULAR FLIGHTS, THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED:
2.1. complete the accreditation process with the Department of Aviation of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Belarus.
2.2. conclude a ground handling agreement with RUE "National Airport Minsk" (a long‑term contract — the list of required documents is available upon request — is arranged through International Business Management. Tel.: +375 (17) 279 26 64, e‑mail: OTereschenko@airport.by; Srozhkov@airport.by; Pkanash@airport.by).
2.3. obtain approval of the flight schedule (Form 1) from the Department of Aviation of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Belarus, via the "Flight Coordination and Control Centre" (FCCC). The procedures for submitting a Repetitive Flight Plan (RPL) are set forth in the AIP.
Additional information concerning ORSHA aerodrome may be found in the electronic AIP (eAIP) accessible via the following internet address: http://www.ban.by/
Postal address: Orsha Aerodrome, 1P Zavodskaya Str., Bolbasovo town, Orsha District, Vitebsk Oblast, 211004, Republic of Belarus.
E-mail: atkorsha@airport.by
Telephone: +375 (216) 219-201 (reception); +375 (216) 219-202.