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# Issyk-Kul builds airport terminal and prepares resort project with restaurant inside airplane
- URL: https://economist.kg/en/issyk-kul-airport-terminal-and-aviator-resort-project/
- Published: 2026-11-11T14:26:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-11T14:25:59.000Z
- Description: Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC is implementing two infrastructure projects on Issyk-Kul. A new terminal is under construction in Tamchy, and an Aviator resort with a restaurant in an airplane is planned in Ornok.
- Author: Светлана Бегунова
- Tags: Транспорт, #en

**Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC is implementing two infrastructure projects on Issyk-Kul. In the village of Tamchy, construction of a new airport terminal complex spanning more than 18,000 m² continues, while in Ornok the company plans to establish the Aviator year-round resort featuring a restaurant inside a real airplane.**

Both projects aim to develop the transport and tourism infrastructure of the Issyk-Kul region.

#### **New Issyk-Kul airport terminal**

Construction and installation works are underway at Issyk-Kul International Airport. The area of the new three-story building will be approximately **18,000 m²**.

> The project provides for modern check-in and waiting areas, passenger service facilities, security systems, and the necessary engineering infrastructure.

The terminal's architecture is designed in the shape of a sea wave. According to previously published [data](https://economist.kg/transport/2025/07/17/koghda-riekonstruiruiut-aeroport-manas-i-dostroiat-tierminaly-v-oshie-dzhalal-abadie-i-tamchy-dietali/), its capacity is expected to reach **450 passengers per hour**.

Construction is being carried out by Kyrgyzstroyservis under the Presidential Administration.

> The new air terminal is expected to increase the throughput capacity of the aviation hub and create conditions for expanding air service with the resort region.

#### **Aviator resort with a restaurant in an airplane**

Another project by Airports of Kyrgyzstan involves the construction of the Aviator year-round resort and wellness complex in the village of Ornok.

> It is allocated a territory of about **10 ha**. One of the main highlights will be a restaurant inside a real airplane, which will be retrofitted to welcome visitors.

**The complex's territory includes:**

- a five-story hotel building;
- seven apartment buildings;
- 25 two-story cottages;
- townhouses for 42 rooms;
- an indoor 50-meter swimming pool;
- a SPA and fitness center;
- a banquet hall for 300 guests and conference rooms;
- sports and children's playgrounds, a beach area, and walking zones.

The complex focuses on year-round recreation. In addition to tourist accommodation, the project provides wellness services, business events, and the development of sports infrastructure.

> Earlier, Economist.kg [reported](https://economist.kg/novosti/2026/08/31/issyk-kul-pansionat-aviator-180-mest/) that Airports of Kyrgyzstan announced a procurement tender for the development of design and estimate documentation for the Aviator resort. The planned cost of the design work was **23.7 million som**.

> The company expects that the development of the complex will expand opportunities for year-round tourism on Issyk-Kul and create new jobs.

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