Issyk-Kul builds airport terminal and prepares resort project with restaurant inside airplane

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, 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 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.