Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 2. The grand
opening of the new Jebel International Airport was held in
Turkmenistan’s Balkan Velayat, Trend reports.
The ceremony was attended by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
The airport was constructed under the order of Turkmenistan
Airlines by the private company Gundogdy, which is known for its
expertise in building complex transportation infrastructure.
With a capacity to serve up to 100 passengers per hour, the
airport is strategically located just 20 kilometers northwest of
Balkanabat and only 4 kilometers from the renowned Mollakara mud
resort, significantly improving access for those seeking the
resort’s health services.
The opening of the new airport symbolizes the revitalization of
a key section of the Great Silk Road, now transformed into a modern
air route connecting Turkmenabat, Ashgabat, Balkanabat, and
Turkmenbashi, traversing Turkmenistan from east to west. The new
airport is also conveniently situated near the
Ashgabat–Turkmenbashi highways and railroads, and plans are
underway to construct a Jebel railway station in the near
future.
The airport enhances Turkmenistan’s transportation and logistics
infrastructure, creating favorable conditions for growth. With its
well-designed transport interchanges, it boosts access to global
markets, provides convenience for transit passengers, and reduces
transfer times between various modes of transport. Additionally,
the cargo terminal has a capacity of 200 tons.
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