Kerki Airport
Kerki International Airport [1] Kerki halkara howa menzili[2] | |||||||||||
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Summary | |||||||||||
Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
Owner/Operator | Turkmenhowayollary Agency [3] | ||||||||||
Serves | Kerki | ||||||||||
Location | Kerki, Lebap Region, Turkmenistan | ||||||||||
Opened | 23 June 2021 | ||||||||||
Built | 2019—2021 | ||||||||||
Time zone | {{{timezone}}} (UTC+05:00) | ||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 770 ft / 235 m | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 37°48′32″N 065°12′45″E / 37.80889°N 65.21250°E | ||||||||||
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Source:World Aero Data[4] |
Kerki International Airport (Turkmen: Kerki halkara howa menzili [5], IATA: KEA, ICAO: UTAE) is an international airport in the town of Kerki, Lebap Region in eastern Turkmenistan. The main purpose of Kerki International Airport is to serve as a second airport in Lebap Region while the main being Turkmenabat International Airport.
The airport has a capacity of 100 people per hour and is capable of simultaneously receiving two large aircraft and four helicopters.
History[]
The order to create an airfield at Kerki was signed in 1946. The first flights began in March 1946.[6] Once a week by Po-2, passengers from Kerki were flown to Ashkhabad and Mary. For many years, planes and helicopters flew from the unpaved strip to Gaurdak, Chardzhou, , and other settlements.[7]
In 1974 a reinforced concrete runway was built. It lies at an altitude of 237 metres (770 feet).
New aiport at new place[]
Construction[]
The construction of the new airport of Kerki will begin in May 2019.[8] Construction entrusted to the enterprise Gundogdy.
Construction was completed in May 2021.[9]
Functioning[]
The new airport in Kerki was opened on June 23, 2021.[10][11] The opening ceremony was attended by Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, members of the government and other politicians.
The airport received international status, it was issued the appropriate ICAO code UTAE.[12] and IATA code KEA.
Facilities[]
Airport facilities are located on an area of more than 200 hectares.
The main terminal of the airport has a waiting room with 120 seats, two ticket offices, first aid rooms, international communication points, a left-luggage office, a post office, cafeterias, CIP hall, a mother and child room, and a canteen for 30 seats.[13]
The apron of the airport can accommodate two large aircraft and four helicopters at a time. Its infrastructure also includes an emergency and fire service building, a technical block, a checkpoint, a garage for special vehicles, and other auxiliary facilities.[14]
The airport complex also includes parking lots for passengers and airport employees, a bus stop.
Airlines and destinations[]
Airlines | Destinations |
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Turkmenistan Airlines | Daşoguz, Ashgabat[15][16] |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "В Туркменистане открылся новый международный аэропорт – в городе Керки". 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Kerki Halkara howa menziline halkara sertifikat gowşuryldy | Syýahatçylyk".
- ^ "Аэропорт в городе Керки".
- ^ Airport information for UT51 at World Aero Data
- ^ "Kerki Halkara howa menziline halkara sertifikat gowşuryldy | Syýahatçylyk".
- ^ "Завершается строительство новой воздушной гавани в Лебапе". 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Президент Туркменистана открыл в Керки Международный аэропорт | Политика".
- ^ "Строительство нового аэропорта Керки начнется в мае 2019 года | Туризм".
- ^ "Открытие нового аэропорта в Керки намечено на 21 июня | Туризм".
- ^ Работы по вводу в эксплуатацию Керкинского аэропорта близятся к завершению
- ^ "В Туркменистане открылся новый международный аэропорт – в городе Керки". 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Аэропорту Керки получил международный сертификат соответствия и код ICAO". 23 June 2021.
- ^ Президент Туркменистана открыл в Керки Международный аэропорт
- ^ "Глава Туркменистана принял участие в торжествах в Лебапском велаяте". 23 June 2021.
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Links[]
- Airports in Turkmenistan
- Airports established in 2021
- 2021 establishments in Turkmenistan