This trip report is contributed and written by FlyRosta
The airport known as Antonov Airport 2 – Hostomel (GML) was one of the primary targets of the Russian invasion that began on February 24, 2022. The Armed Forces of Ukraine fought a battle for the airport, but unfortunately, almost all of the infrastructure was destroyed.
On July 20, 2022, we were given the opportunity to visit the airport where the damaged aircraft, including the world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov An-225 (UR-82060) are.
The An-225 is without its nose section and is still standing under a heavily damaged canopy.
The last flight of the An-225 was from Billund, Denmark to Hostomel, Ukraine on 5 February 2021.
Main Hangar
In the hangar opposite is an Antonov An-124 (UR-82009). The whole aircraft is badly damaged. There are bullet marks in the fuselage and the rear section shows signs of fire. It was not possible to see inside during the visit.
There was still an An-28 (UR-NTE) in the hangar. There is also a damaged Antonov An-22 and an unspecified Boeing 737 and some other smaller aircraft at the airport.
Office and Old Hangar
The Antonov Airlines offices and the old hangar are also heavy damaged. There is a large amount of destroyed Russian military equipment on the site, including several tanks and armoured vehicles. Next to the airport there is also a military base or civilian accommodation which has also been almost destroyed.
This trip report is contributed and written by FlyRosta
IT IS ALL GARBAGE TO RECYCLE, some parts can be removed as spare parts in other An124, the rest must go in iron works. It is a pity nobody shows the rest of Airport with An22, another An124 and some old things. Those Buildings the best to be done is to implode them and redo new. Think it is unfortunate from Zelensky trying to rebuild such planes, first it is impossible, me saying as mechanical engineer and vehicle designer, second Antonov Airlines is continuing doing good money with NATO, transport of military vehicles, equipment etc from its base in Dresden with 5 An124, third the money should be used to construct decent residential buildings and houses for population instead. None destroyed Residential Building showed until now had quality and this must be improved giving back to the families, Disagree trying in redoing an An225, this is past and an End