Airport “Manas” - one of the biggest and modern airports in Central Asia and the first aircraft was landed in 1974. At this moment "Manas" Airport provides with international and domestic flights, it is able to accept all types of aircraft and possesses the longest artificial landing runway in the region. Transportation geography from "Manas' Airport includes European countries, Asian countries and Near east.
Airport "Manas" is situated at the center of Chu valley about 23 km to the north-west from the capital of Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek city. Without any problem you can get to the “Manas” airport at any time of day and night.
The reconstruction in 1996-2000 consisted of modernization of passenger terminal, reconstruction of runways and new system of ILS landing.
Because of the reconstruction, air terminal has significantly changed. There are 3 check-in halls intended for simultaneous service of three direction - international, CIS, domestic flights. All information about flights operating is reflected on the special information monitors at real time operation mode. Check-in points of frontier control, customs, and aviation security are reconstructed. Furthermore all procedures concerned with passenger and load servicing are constantly improving. All these measures let the airport meet international standards.
Numerous cafe, avia-cashiers, VIP-hall, information bureaus, shops, business center assist to solve any problem and satisfy the needs of passengers. There is a Duty Free shop is open in the international zone. Working regime of airport "Manas" is day and night.
Special attention is paid to aviation security Nowadays it is one of the leading airports of the region, which meets international security standards.
Aerodrome complex of “Manas” airport is one of the best in Central Asia and it’s enhancing from day to day.
The Manas Management Company manages cargo terminal and it has necessary infrastructure, breadth and depth of knowledge and experience to formulate future strategic, Cargo and In-flight Catering, requirements here at “Manas” Airport. New equipment and facilities, a skilled and motivated workforce, competitive prices and world-class terminal provide passengers and cargo of any type with the first class service.
The Catering Complex is an 850 m2 fully equipped center, able to produce 2000 meals per shift to world-class standards for either: first, business or economy class passengers. The catering facility, with the latest Italian equipment, was built and now operates according to the IATA standard. The Manas Management Company also produces meals for either private jets, airline crews and to meet individual passenger specific requirements.
Fuel supply complex is presented by two companies “Aalam Service” ltd and “Manas International Service” ltd. These companies provide aircrafts with the fuel and lubricants supply. Both companies meet international standards and look forward to work with any air company.
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