Shakhrisabz Airport Reopens After Nearly 21 Years

Today, on September 11, Shakhrisabz Regional Airport reopened its doors for civil aviation after nearly 21 years of closure. The first flight of Silk Avia from Tashkent successfully landed in Shakhrisabz at 13:10.

Shakhrisabz Airport was initially closed in November 2003, and its reopening marks an important event for the region. The operational airport, located 5 km southwest of the city, was originally opened in 1983.

From its opening until 1996, the airport actively operated flights on routes such as Tashkent – Shakhrisabz and Urgench – Shakhrisabz. Flights were conducted using An-2, An-24, Yak-40, and RJ-85 aircraft, providing air connections during the summer and autumn-winter seasons.

Between 1993 and 1995, a route existed from Tashkent to Karshi and Shakhrisabz. However, in 2003, the airport was closed and remained non-operational until today.

Now, Shakhrisabz Airport is fully prepared to serve civil aviation. The terminal’s capacity allows for 100 passengers per hour. The runway, measuring 1,554 meters in length and 35 meters in width, can accommodate aircraft such as ATR-42, ATR-72, L-410, as well as all types of helicopters. The airfield includes two parking stands for aircraft and four helicopter pads.

The reopening of Shakhrisabz Airport opens new opportunities for tourism and the economic development of the region, restoring air connections with other cities in Uzbekistan.

The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article