Kazakhstan will modernize runways at 7 airports by 2029. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
According to the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport, a meeting on airport infrastructure modernization was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev with the participation of representatives of all akimats and airports. The meeting reviewed the progress of projects for the construction and reconstruction of runways, modernization of passenger terminals, and development of airport infrastructure.
«Under the three-year plan for airport infrastructure development until 2029, modernization of runways at 7 airports of the country is envisaged. In particular, it is planned to build 3 new runways in the cities of Astana, Shymkent and Aktobe, as well as reconstruct 4 existing runways in the cities of Almaty, Zhezkazgan, Taraz and Oral», the committee reported.
In addition, within the framework of the said plan, the construction and reconstruction of passenger terminals is envisaged at the airports of Aktobe, Atyrau, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Zhezkazgan, Semey, Pavlodar and Urzhar.
During the meeting, special attention was paid to the timely development of design and estimate documentation, identification of funding sources, and compliance with the established deadlines for project implementation.
Following the meeting, relevant instructions were given to responsible state bodies, local executive bodies and interested organizations to intensify work and ensure the timely implementation of infrastructure projects.