President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Andijan region on April 15 to review ongoing development projects and assess the local population’s living conditions. His visit highlighted the progress of large-scale infrastructure upgrades, particularly the modernization of the Andijan International Airport.
Built in 1978, the airport had become outdated, with limited capacity to handle modern aircraft. The initial phase of its reconstruction has now been completed, including the construction of a new 3,300-meter-long and 60-meter-wide runway, a new walkway, and an aircraft parking zone. Updates also include an improved drainage system and groundwater removal.
Further enhancements are underway, including the installation of advanced ICAO CAT-II radar, meteorological, and lighting systems, which will allow the airport to receive larger aircraft like Boeing and Airbus, even under challenging weather conditions or during night hours. These improvements are expected to increase the airport’s daily flight capacity up to tenfold.
The second phase involves rebuilding the passenger terminal. Once completed, the terminal will accommodate up to 1,000 passengers per hour—more than triple the current capacity—and increase the number of annual flights from 584 to 3,700. These upgrades aim to enhance connectivity within the Fergana Valley and across Uzbekistan.
Currently, the airport operates regular flights on the Tashkent–Andijan–Tashkent route. President Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of establishing efficient management, improving service affordability, and expanding both domestic and international routes.
The Andijan airport project is part of a broader national effort to modernize Uzbekistan’s transport infrastructure. In recent years, airports in Samarkand, Termez, Urgench, Shakhrisabz, Muynak, Kokand, and Zamin have also undergone renovations, with further upgrades planned in other regions.
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