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President Shavkat Mirziyoyevs visit to Namangan region has begun. The head of our state inspected the construction of a new passenger terminal being built at the Namangan International Airport.
Large-scale works on modernization of transport infrastructure are being carried out in our country. The Namangan International Airport expansion project is also an important part of these reforms.
These construction works are being carried out on the basis of the decision of the head of our state dated March 29, 2021 On measures to develop public-private partnership in the field of managing the airports of the Republic.
Namangan International Airport was commissioned in 1971. It has been operating in an international capacity since 2013. Today, 9 airlines operate regular flights through the airport.
A total investment of 175 million dollars was involved in the project. According to the plan, by the end of 2026, a new passenger terminal meeting modern requirements will be put into operation. The three-story terminal with an area of 22.6 thousand square meters will be able to serve 1.2 thousand passengers per hour and more than 3 million passengers per year. This will increase the current capacity of the airport several times.
Border and customs checkpoints, visa services, business hall, shopping and catering outlets, medical center and Duty Free area will be established in the new terminal. As a result, 550 new jobs will be created.
A cargo terminal with a daily capacity of 50 tons will be commissioned by the end of 2027. A single modern cargo system will be created for the Fergana Valley, and the possibility of exporting products to 90 countries will expand.
The head of our state got acquainted with the construction processes and gave a number of instructions on further improvement of the airport infrastructure.