Jalal-Abad:The construction of a new international airport in the Jalal-Abad region is set for completion by autumn 2027, as announced by Manasbek Samidinov, head of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC.

According to 24.kg News Agency, six or seven potential sites in the region were evaluated for the airport project. The final location was chosen after thorough studies, which involved design institutes from Russia and Turkey. The airport's primary focus will be on air cargo transport, in light of the nearby China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway.

The airport will feature a 3,600-meter runway, two taxiways, an apron with parking for four aircraft, and a terminal complex spanning 12,000 square meters. It will accommodate Airbus A320-family aircraft, including models A319 and A321, Boeing 737s, and aircraft adapted for cargo transport.

Initially, the airport will facilitate domestic flights between Jalal-Abad and Bishkek. Discussions with foreign airlines will follow to establish international routes. Interested carriers will need to conduct audits to verify the airport's compliance with their standards and evaluate the commercial viability of potential new routes.

Upon the opening of the new facility, the existing Jalal-Abad airport will be handed over to state ownership, with the government determining its future use.