BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 19. Within the framework
of the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026),
currently taking place in the capital, a Public-Private Partnership
(PPP) agreement has been signed between Uzbekistan Airports and an
international consortium led by Vision Invest (Saudi Arabia), which
also includes Sojitz Corporation (Japan) and Incheon International
Airport Corporation (Republic of Korea), for the construction and
subsequent operation of the new Tashkent International Airport.
The signing of the agreement was preceded by extensive
preparatory work. Environmental and social impact assessments were
conducted in accordance with the requirements of international
financial institutions, the PPP agreement was developed,
engineering utility relocation designs were prepared, and site
preparation works for the future airport have already
commenced.
“It is important to emphasize that the airport project was
initiated by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the
support of the Government, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and
the Ministry of Transport. Today, we have taken an important step
towards its implementation. The new Tashkent International Airport
will become a modern, technology-driven aviation hub capable of
meeting the growing demand for passenger and cargo transportation
for decades to come. Through our partnership with leading
international companies, we gain not only investment but also
unique expertise in the design, construction, and management of
some of the world's largest airport complexes using cutting-edge
technologies. I am confident that this project will mark a new
stage in the development of Uzbekistan’s aviation industry and
strengthen our country's position as a key transportation hub in
Central Asia", - said Javlonbek Umarxo‘jayev, Chairman of the Board
of Uzbekistan Airports.
The new capital airport, whose construction was authorized by
Presidential Resolution No. 353 dated November 25, 2025, will be
located in the Urta Chirchiq and Quyi Chirchiq districts of the
Tashkent region on a site covering a total area of 1,310 hectares.
The first phase of the project includes the construction of two
4-kilometer runways, a passenger terminal with a total area of
208,000 square meters, 98 aircraft parking stands, a fuel supply
complex, and a state-of-the-art air traffic control tower.
Upon commissioning, scheduled for the end of 2030, the airport
will be capable of handling up to 20 million passengers and 300,000
tonnes of cargo annually. Under the signed agreement, the private
consortium will be responsible for the construction and operation
of the passenger terminal and landside facilities, while the state
partner will retain responsibility for the construction and
operation of the airfield infrastructure.
In accordance with the approved project schedule, the relocation
of engineering utilities, completion of site preparation works, and
the phased commencement of construction activities are planned to
begin as early as June this year.
The new Tashkent International Airport will become a key
component of the country’s emerging transport and logistics
network, providing a high level of service, advanced digital
solutions, and new opportunities for the development of
international air connectivity, trade, and tourism.
