Yekaterinburg-based Koltsovo Airport is planning to invest 1.78bn RUR in its development this year, the company reports. This is a 27.7% increase in investments on previous year.

For one, the company is planning to have the airport reconstructed on the inside this year. This is estimated to cost 1bn RUR, with the sum supplied from the airport’s own funds. The reconstruction project provides for connecting the airport’s two buildings together, which will result in a 50% increase in the amount of commercial space, Interfax-Ural reports.