Construction of the new international airport in the Jalal-Abad region is planned for completion in autumn 2027, according to Manasbek Samidinov, Chairman of the Board of OJSC Airports of Kyrgyzstan.
Cargo hub and logistics
The primary focus of the new facility will be the development of air cargo. This decision is driven by the proximity of the under-construction China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan railway. According to Manasbek Samidinov, the airport is intended to become a key center for organizing international freight transport and receiving passengers from neighboring countries.
Six to seven sites in the region were considered for the construction location. The final decision was made following studies involving design institutes from Russia and Turkey. Work is already underway on the selected site, where no airport previously existed.
Technical specifications of the project
The preliminary construction cost is estimated at 50–60 million dollars. The airport will be designed to accommodate Airbus A320 type aircraft (including A319 and A321 models) and Boeing 737, including cargo modifications.
New airport parameters
Launch stages
Once the facility is commissioned, domestic flights connecting Jalal-Abad and Bishkek will be launched first. Only after that will negotiations with foreign airlines begin.
"We will invite carriers that already fly to Bishkek and Osh. They must conduct an audit of the airport, verify its compliance with their requirements, and assess the commercial attractiveness of the routes. After that, we can discuss the opening of international flights."
- Launch of domestic flights (Jalal-Abad — Bishkek)
- Airport audit by foreign carriers
- Negotiations on opening international destinations
