Airport in Ust-Kamenogorsk
The airport in Ust-Kamenogorsk is located 11 kilometers from the city of the same name, towards its northwestern part. The structure of the airline includes two runways - an artificial one with a length of 2.5 km, equipped with OVI light-signaling equipment, and an unpaved one with a length of 1.7 km..
The enterprise accepts for servicing turbojet aircraft of the Airbus A320, Yak-42, TU-154 type and other lighter aircraft and helicopters of all types. Every day, flights from the airport depart to almost 20 destinations to the CIS countries and abroad. The flights are operated by the world famous airlines S7 Airlines (Russia), Atlasjet (Turkey), Air Astana (Kazakhstan).
Development prospects
Despite the fact that the airport in Ust-Kamenogorsk has an international status, the air berth is in the plan of the development program for the transport structure of Kazakhstan. The reconstruction is planned to be carried out at the budgetary funds of the republic. Repair and re-equipment of the airport will begin in 2014.
First of all, it is planned to reconstruct the runway, equip it with an additional navigation system and light-signaling equipment, as well as repair taxiways. In addition, it is planned to replace radio equipment and overhaul the air terminal complex..
Service and services
The airport in Ust-Kamenogorsk has a standard set of services to create a comfortable stay for passengers while waiting for flights. On the territory of the passenger terminal there is a mother and child room with a sitting area and a changing table, a medical service point, and hotel rooms. There is a post office, kiosks with printed products, an information bureau.
Business class passengers are provided with deluxe lounges, a meeting room with office equipment and free internet.
Separate services for passengers with disabilities are also highlighted. Upon request, a meeting and escort, as well as a special car are provided.
Throughout the terminal, visual and voice information about the movement of flights and baggage check-in is provided.
There is a parking lot for a personal car at the station square. Round-the-clock airport security is provided.
Transport
From the airport to Ust-Kamenogorsk, a regular bus and minibuses of the type «Gazelle». In addition, city and private taxis offer their services..
