Jalal-Abad Airport (Kyrgyz: Жалал-Абад аэропорту, Russian: Джалал-Абадский аэропорт) (IATA: none (ДЖБ), ICAO: UAFJ) is an airport serving Jalal-Abad, the capital of the Jalal-Abad Region (oblast) of Kyrgyzstan. Not to be confused with Jalalabad Airport in Afghanistan. Local travel agents use JBD as an unofficial three-letter airport code in Latin. The local code for Jalal-Abad Airport is ДЖБ.[3]
Jalal-Abad Airport Жалал-Абад аэропорту | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | The City of Jalal-Abad | ||||||||||
| Operator | Manas International Airport JSC | ||||||||||
| Serves | Jalal-Abad | ||||||||||
| Location | Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 2,591 ft / 790 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 40°56′39″N 072°58′40″E / 40.94417°N 72.97778°E | ||||||||||
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History edit
Jalal-Abad Airport started its operations in 1938 as a landing strip in the outskirts of the then small provincial town.[4] In 1947, it became an aerodrome and fully resumed its operations after World War II. The current runway and terminal were built in 1972. It is a regional class 3C airport. The runway 01/19 has a weight limit of 22 tonnes, has no instrument landing facilities, and operates only during daylight hours. The current runway was improved in 2013.[5] The terminal, built in 1972, was completely demolished in November 2017 and the VIP terminal is being used until the new terminal was completed in May 2018. The new terminal building comprising two separate departure and arrival halls and a baggage claim area with a carousel were completed in May 2018 and were operational in June 2018.[6]
Jalal-Abad Airport has no customs and border control checks and serves only flights within Kyrgyzstan. Before the collapse of the Soviet Union, the airport linked Jalal-Abad with cities in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Up until 2000, the airport had links with Kerben, Kanysh-Kyya, Toktogul, Naryn, Talas, Cholpon-Ata, Karakol, Batken and even with nearby Osh. Flights to Aksy District in northwestern Jalal-Abad Region resumed on March 1, 2013.[7] Following the bankruptcy of Sky Bishkek, flights to Kerben were subsequently cancelled. Flights to Toguz-Toro District in eastern Jalal-Abad Region resumed on April 24, 2013 and are operated on an ad hoc basis. Seasonal flights to Tamchy operate in the summer months.
Airlines and destinations edit
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| TezJet Airlines | Bishkek Seasonal: Karakol, Kazarman, Kerben, Tamchy Charter: Batken, Chatkal, Isfana, Naryn, Talas, Toktogul |
Ground transportation edit
Bus and taxis serve the airport.
Accidents edit
On September 15, 1989, an Aeroflot Yakovlev YAK-40 (CCCP-87391) had a rough landing. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair after bouncing three times on landing.[8]
On April 14, 1998, a Kyrgyzstan Airlines Yakovlev YAK-40 (EX-87529) overran runway on landing. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Аэропорт "Джалал-Абад"". CivilAviation.kg. Retrieved 2012-10-28.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Jalal-Abad Airport". OurAirports.com. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ^ "Справка по расписанию и тарифам на линиях СНГ - Украинский Авиационный Портал". Aviation.com.ua. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ^ "Vasily Silkin on the landing strip in Jalal-Abad in 1938". Photo Archives KG. 2013-02-18. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
- ^ "286 million soms allocated to reconstruct three southern airports". Central Asia Aero News. 2013-02-18. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
- ^ "Osnovnye raboty OAO Manas za 2017 god". Manas International Airport OJSC. 2018-02-05. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
- ^ "С 1 марта будет введён рейс Бишкек - Кербен - Джалал-Абад". Central Asia Aero News. 2013-02-20. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
- ^ "ASN Aircraft accident Yakovlev 40 CCCP-87391 Jalal-Abad". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ^ "ASN Aircraft accident Yakovlev 40 EX-87529 Jalal-Abad". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
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