Construction has officially begun on a new terminal complex at Kyrgyzstan’s Osh International Airport, marking a step in the development of the country's aviation infrastructure. The ceremony was attended by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, who laid the symbolic capsule at the construction site, highlighting the importance of the project for the southern region of the Central Asian republic.
Osh Airport is Kyrgyzstan’s second-largest airport by passenger traffic and serves as a major transportation hub in the Fergana Valley. The new terminal, with an estimated annual passenger capacity of 5mn, will be equipped to handle up to 900 passengers per hour. The three-level building, which includes a basement, will cover a total area of 25,400 square meters.
The development project also includes the expansion of the airport’s apron, increasing the number of available aircraft parking spaces to 25. In addition, plans are in place for the extension of the existing runway, with construction set to begin in 2026.
The all-Kyrgyz project involves collaboration between the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, which designed the terminal. The general construction contractor is Kyrgyzkurulush, a state-run enterprise. Funding for the project will come from the state-owned Airports of Kyrgyzstan management company.
The move comes as Kyrgyzstan experiences a significant surge in passenger traffic. From 3.68mn passengers in 2019, pre-COVID-19, the number of travelers has skyrocketed to 5.8mn in 2024, reflecting a 57% increase.
“We are modernizing the infrastructure of airports across the country, expanding our route network, and witnessing the revival of Kyrgyzstan’s aviation industry,” President Japarov commented at the ceremony.
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