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11/12/2026, 11:43‘Airports of Kyrgyzstan’ have presented six projects for the development of aviation, tourism and commercial infrastructure. The projects include a logistics park and an aviation museum near Manas Airport, a mosque, an aircraft hangar, a resort on Lake Issyk-Kul and a 25-storey business centre in Bishkek.
Plans are in place to create a 15.89-hectare logistics park on the grounds of Manas Airport. It will comprise warehouse terminals for the storage and handling of cargo, administrative and office premises, loading and unloading areas, as well as sites for freight transport.
One of the warehouses will feature a refrigerated section. The project aims to develop freight logistics and enhance Kyrgyzstan’s transit potential.
There are also plans to establish an aviation museum on the airport grounds, dedicated to the history of civil aviation in Kyrgyzstan. The museum will house displays of aviation equipment and historical artefacts, exhibition spaces, and interactive and educational zones.
Facilities for guided tours and themed events are also planned. The project is designed to promote the aviation industry and spark young people’s interest in aviation careers.
Another project involves the construction of a mosque covering an area of approximately 1,500 square metres. It will be able to accommodate over 2,000 people at any one time.
In addition to the main building and the minaret, plans include a room for ablutions, a musafir block, a car park and landscaped grounds.
Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027. Funding will be provided through voluntary donations from members of the public. The contractor will be the company ‘Avangard’.
A modern aircraft hangar is planned to be built for aircraft maintenance. It is designed to accommodate DHC-8-400 and Airbus A321 aircraft.
Inside, there will be areas for technical and operational work, engineering systems, as well as ancillary and administrative facilities. The client is Manas Airports Group LLC.
Plans are in place to build the ‘Aviator’ year-round resort and wellness complex in the village of Ornok in the Issyk-Kul Region. The site will cover approximately 10 hectares.
The project includes a five-storey hotel building, seven apartment blocks, 25 two-storey cottages and townhouses comprising 42 rooms.
There will also be a 50-metre indoor swimming pool, a spa and fitness centre, a 300-seat banquet hall, conference rooms, sports and children’s play areas, and a beach area.
One of the unusual features will be a restaurant housed inside an actual aeroplane. The client for the project is OJSC ‘Airports of Kyrgyzstan’.
Another development is planned for 12a Manas Avenue in Bishkek. It will be a 25-storey business centre with an integrated aparthotel.
The building will feature an underground car park with space for 50 cars. Hotel rooms will be located on floors 18 to 24, with 12 rooms on each floor. A helipad is planned for the roof of the building.
The designer is ARHSEREP LLP, and the client is Manas International Airport OJSC.
The presentation provided outlines the architectural solutions and key specifications of the facilities. However, the cost of implementing most of the projects, the sources of funding and the exact construction timelines have not been disclosed.
