Manas International Airport switching to new IATA code
On August 11, 2025, the Manas International Airport in Bishkek has officially changed its IATA code from FRU to BSZ, Kazinform News Agency reports.
According to the press service of JSC Airports of Kyrgyzstan, the previous code has been used since 1974.
"The change symbolizes a new stage in the development of infrastructure and upgraded international status of the airport. The decision was taken by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which regulates the procedure for changing codes in the international system. The BSZ code belongs to the Manas Airport and is used in all global reservation and air transportation systems,” a statement from the Airports of Kyrgyzstan reads.
Earlier it was reported that Uzbekistan plans to build new international airport in Tashkent region.