New Airport in Aktobe

Project Name: Construction of a New Airport in Aktobe

Project Description: The project involves the construction of a new international airport in Aktobe, Kazakhstan, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the city center, near the village of Nurbulak, between the Sazdy and Tamdy rivers. The new airport is designed to handle up to 1,000 passengers per hour, with a runway length of 4,200 meters, capable of accommodating various types of aircraft. The terminal will feature five boarding bridges and modern infrastructure to support both passenger and cargo operations. kz.kursiv.media

Current Status: As of October 2024, the project is undergoing a feasibility study, which is currently under expert review. The estimated cost of the project is 270 billion tenge (approximately $600 million). Due to the significant financial requirements, the commencement of construction is contingent upon securing investment, and the project timeline may be adjusted accordingly. azh.kz

Start Date: Initially planned for the second quarter of 2025; however, this is subject to change based on funding and investment acquisition.

End Date: Originally projected for 2028; this may be revised depending on the project's financial backing.

Investment Volume (in USD): Approximately $600 million (270 billion tenge).

Location: Approximately 30 kilometers southwest of Aktobe, near the village of Nurbulak, between the Sazdy and Tamdy rivers.

Investor / Customer: The project is currently seeking investors. There have been expressions of interest from companies in Turkey, Vietnam, France, and Germany. Notably, The Hansa Consortium, a German development company specializing in aviation infrastructure, has indicated a willingness to invest $500 million in the construction and management of the new airport. orda.kz

Other Important Details:

• The feasibility study for the project is being developed by "Urbostil" on behalf of the Department of Construction, Architecture, and Urban Planning of the Aktobe Region. kz.kursiv.media

• The new airport is expected to serve as a regional multimodal hub, enhancing both passenger and cargo transportation capabilities in the region.

• Plans are underway to establish a special economic zone on the airport's territory to attract freight flows and develop transport infrastructure. kapital.kz

• Upon completion of the new airport, the existing airport within the city limits is planned to be repurposed for residential development. baigenews.kz