The Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the new air terminal complex of Simferopol International Airport. Construction of the terminal began in May 2016, and it is to be put into operation by the summer tourist season.

Vladimir Putin walked about the check-in area featuring a "green wall", the largest indoor plant structure in Europe, and had a look at a scale model of the airport complex. He also heard a report on the progress of construction. After that, the President went to the baggage handling area, which for the first time in the history of the Soviet Union and Russia has an entirely domestically made system. The conveyor belts are two kilometers long in total.

The new terminal will have a capacity of 7 million passengers per year, which can be increased up to 10 million per year. It is equipped with 52 check-in counters, 28 elevators, 16 escalators, 8 jet bridges and 8 exits to buses, and also has special rooms for mothers with children, plus a play area for children.

By the end of 2019, the city is planning to finish overhauling the runway and building a new apron for 26 airplanes.

After finishing the tour of the new airport, the head of state signed the guest book for distinguished visitors.