First passenger flight from Bishkek to Kazarman carried out

Bishkek, Sept. 8, 2025. /Kabar/. Asman Airlines carried out the first passenger flight from the capital city of Kyrgyzstan Bishkek to the country’s Kazarman village.

Earlier, on August 12, the airline successfully carried out the first technical flight. From today, the renovated Kazarman airport officially resumes operations. President Sadyr Zhaparov will took part in the event online.

The history of the Kazarman airport began in the 1940s, when the first runway appeared on the outskirts of the village. At that time, it became a transport hub for transporting residents and workers of the Makmalaltyn plant.

In 1985, a modern terminal and runway were built. At that time, the airport operated regular flights to Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad and Naryn, connecting the mountainous regions with the rest of the country.

The last flight was made in 2003. Attempts to resume flights were made in 2008 and 2013, but due to low demand, the airport never resumed operations.

According to information, the airport is located at an altitude of more than 1,200 meters above sea level. Its 1,840-meter runway can accommodate aircraft weighing up to 22 tons, including modern Dash Q400 aircraft, as well as An-2, An-26, Yak-40 and all types of helicopters.

In 2022–2023, a large-scale reconstruction was carried out, and the infrastructure was updated. In 2018, the airport terminal was renovated, and in November 2024, the Chairman of the Board of JSC Airports of Kyrgyzstan Manasbek Samidinov announced that the airport was fully ready for operation. Starting today, regular flights will begin to operate from here, which will open up new opportunities for residents of the region and guests of Kyrgyzstan.