3 possible locations for Astana’s new airport named
The Akimat of Astana has identified three potential sites for the construction of the capital’s second airport following instructions from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
The announcement was made by Astana Deputy Mayor Yersin Otebayev on the sidelines of a joint session of Parliament chambers.
“The Kosshy direction, the Karaganda highway, and the Pavlodar highway are among the options under consideration. Several directions are being explored, and an expert group is currently working on the project,” he said.
To note, during a 2025 meeting on the development of Astana, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need to consider building a new airport in order to boost the city’s transport and transit potential.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that Shymkent airport is expanding with a second runway.
