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Zaamin Airport Ceremonial Opening

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Today, September 1, 2023, Uzbekistan Airways is pleased to announce the official opening of flights to Zaamin, Jizzakh region. The national airline started construction of the facility on July 27 and completed the main construction work on September 1.

The airport complex is equipped with an asphalt runway 1,200 meters long, a parking lot for two aircraft, a control tower and, directly, an air terminal building that will house ground services, and a large hall will allow passengers to comfortably wait for flights. Parking is also provided, and in the future, it is planned to build a helipad. 

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Due to the presence of LET L-410 type aircraft in Uzbekistan Airways fleet, the airline plans to start operating regular flights to Zaamin in the very near future, after certification by the UzAviatsia agency is completed and the IATA code is received. Moreover, flights to such cities as Shakhrisabz, Zarafshan, Sarasia and Sokh are also being considered.

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To date, Zaamin Airport has received two Uzbekistan Airways LET L-410 aircraft, on which representatives of ministries and departments of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the leadership of the national airline, journalists and media representatives arrived. The planes made a successful landing with a difference of 15 minutes. The guests solemnly opened the airport complex with the national music of Karnai-Surnai, and also “gave a start to” the entertainment program.  

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It should be recalled that on August 31 this year, Uzbekistan Airways received a second LET L-410 aircraft with a capacity of up to 19 passengers to operate flights to unpaved airfields, which will allow the national air carrier to significantly expand the geography of flights on routes within the Republic of Uzbekistan.

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