What is "hostomel"

Hostomel, also known as Gostomel ( Ukrainian: Гостомель, ''Hostomel' ''; Russian: Гостомель, ''Gostomel' ''), is a town in Ukraine's Kiev Oblast, north-western suburb to the capital city of Kiev. Administratively, it is subordinated to Irpin Municipality. Population: .

The town is mainly known as the location of the Gostomel Airport which is a major international cargo facility. There is also a Vetropack glass factory in Hostomel.