The airport was located  northeast of the city centre, and has since been replaced by civilian construction, such as the residential development 'Kazan - 21st Century', Azure Skies (one of the tallest buildings in Kazan) and the largest international hippodrome in Russia.
Located in proximity to the city centre, the airport was eventually overtaken by modern civilian construction, including the residential development 'Kazan - 21st Century', the Azure Skies skyscraper, and Russia's largest international horse racing track.