BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 4.
Kazakhstan plans to complete construction of three new airports in
Zaisan, Katon-Karagay, and Kenderli by the end of 2026 as part of
efforts to develop the country's aviation infrastructure, according
to the Kazakh government.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Nurlybek
Nalibayev made the remarks at a government press conference on the
development of the real sector of the economy.
At the same time, existing airports are undergoing
modernization. Work is underway at Almaty and Urjar airports, while
a second runway is being built in Shymkent. In August 2026, the
runway at Pavlodar Airport was reconstructed, and Arkalyk Airport
was restored.
In addition, construction of three airports in
Zaisan, Katon-Karagay, and Kenderli is underway on the President's
instructions. Construction work is expected to be completed by the
end of 2026.
Kazakhstan has also launched the modernization of its
air navigation system using advanced international equipment and
standards.
The geography of international air services is
expanding. The first flight on the Almaty-Tokyo route is scheduled
for November 30, 2026, while new routes to Vienna, New York, Milan,
and other cities are planned to open in 2027.
Key hubs have been designated, with free economic
zone regimes introduced there. Fuel supply facilities and cargo
terminals are being modernized. To develop multimodal
transportation, railway and road infrastructure is also planned to
be connected to these hubs.
