TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 15. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Andijan International Airport, which is undergoing a large-scale modernization as part of the national transport infrastructure development program, Trend reports, citing the Uzbek president's office.
Originally constructed in 1978, the airport no longer met modern standards. The outdated runway, lack of essential lighting systems, and other key infrastructure significantly limited flight operations.
During the first phase of reconstruction, a new runway (3,300 m x 60 m), a taxiway, and aircraft parking areas have been built. The airport’s drainage system has also been upgraded. Modern equipment meeting ICAO CAT-II standards is currently being installed, including radar and meteorological systems.
Upon completion, the airport will be capable of accommodating large airliners, including night flights and operations in challenging weather conditions. Its capacity is expected to increase tenfold.
The second phase of the project involves the construction of a new passenger terminal. The terminal's throughput is set to rise from 300 to 1,000 passengers per hour, with annual flight numbers increasing from 584 to 3,700.
The president instructed officials to establish effective airport management, expand the flight network, and improve the accessibility of air services both domestically and internationally.
The modernization of Andijan Airport is part of a nationwide initiative. In recent years, airports in Samarkand, Termez, Urgench, Shakhrisabz, Muynak, Kokand, and Zaamin have also been renovated. Reconstruction continues across other regions of the country.
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