July 19, 2006

Presentation of the project of a new runway construction took place at Almaty International Airport on July 19, 2006. The Mayor of Almaty city Mr. Imangali Tasmagambetov was at the opening of this presentation.

The construction of the second runway has been started as early as 1992 but was frozen due to the lack of funds. Operations were resumed in 2006 owing to investments of AIA JSC shareholders. Project’s cost is USD 50 millions. 7 millions has been applied for the present moment.

The new runway will accept all types of aircraft without limitation of take-off weight and operations frequency.

Technical characteristics of the second runway are as follows:
Carrying capacity factor of the runway is 60.
Take-off and landing of aircraft will be performed:
- from the magnetic course 232 as per ICAO CAT III meteominimum
- from the magnetic course 52 as per ICAO CAT I meteominimum
New runway dimensions: length – 4.400 m, width – 45 m.

Construction of the new runway is very important for the economy of our city as Almaty Airport positions as an international hub – traffic center for cargo transportations between Europe and Asia, mentioned Mr, Tasmagambetov.

It is planned to build a new passenger terminal for international flights with six loading bridges and capacity up to 2500 passengers per hour in the nearest future. Developed infrastructure complex consisting of: Hotel of Marriot’s system, conference halls, business center, shopping center, cinemas will be located within the territory of this terminal.
The new terminal will be located along Kuldja road that will help to discharge traffic on the way to airport greatly.