Kazakhstan To Launch Construction Of Several Airports Next Year - Transport Minister
Date
10/1/2024 5:13:54 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 1. Kazakhstan is
set to begin construction on three new regional airports next year
as part of its tourism development program, said transport Minister
Marat Karabayev, Trend reports via the ministry.
"The head of state has directed the construction of air terminal
complexes and airports, along with high-quality road
infrastructure, in the resort areas. As part of this initiative, we
are visiting the regions to inspect the designated sites for the
new airports. Construction on all three airports is set to begin in
2025," said the minister.
According to the information, the airports are set to pop up in
prime resort spots, with locations already picked in Katon-Karagai
and Zaisan, both nestled in the eastern part of the country. These
airports are set to open new doors and put the region on the map
for tourism.
Katon-Karagai's new airport will be built between the villages
of Katon-Karagai and Ulken Naryn, near Soldatovo. Meanwhile,
Zaisan's new airport will be located on the former Satpayev
military airfield, replacing the existing airport, which has been
deemed unsuitable for modernization.
Initially, the airports will feature runways 2,200 meters in
length, designed to accommodate regional aircraft such as the De
Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400), ATR 42/72, and Bombardier CRJ200.
These planes will connect the resort areas with major cities like
Astana and Almaty.
The Ministry of Transport has also noted the possibility of
future runway extensions to allow for larger jets, including the
Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
The Kazakh government views this infrastructure expansion as a
golden opportunity to open doors to its picturesque eastern
regions, give tourism a leg up, and lend a hand to the country's
wider economic ambitions.
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