Zarafshan Airport May Resume Operations

For the 200,000 residents of Zarafshan, as well as the Uchkuduk and Tamdy districts, reaching Tashkent is a real challenge. To get to the capital, they first have to travel 250-300 kilometers by car to Navoi, then switch to a train or plane, which complicates and extends their journey significantly. However, the reopening of Zarafshan Airport, built in the 1980s and currently non-operational, could change this situation.

During today’s meeting, the president instructed officials to assess the possibility of resuming the airport’s operations and to present relevant proposals. If the airport reopens, residents will be able to fly directly to Tashkent, simplifying logistics and reducing travel time.

Reopening the airport would not only ease travel for residents but also mark an important step in regional development. A functioning airport is expected to improve transportation links, positively impact quality of life, boost business activity, and potentially attract new investors.

As the assessment and proposal preparation work continues, residents of the region are hopeful for a swift and positive decision on this matter, making Zarafshan and its surrounding areas more accessible and comfortable for living.