Pavlodar Airport resumes flights after 16.4 billion tenge runway reconstruction
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Pavlodar Airport resumed regular flights to Astana and Almaty on August 22, 2026, after completing a 16.4 billion tenge runway reconstruction. The airport received its aerodrome certificate on August 21, following certification of its aviation security service on August 17. The runway was widened from 45 to 60 meters and upgraded to ICAO standards.
Key Facts
- Pavlodar Airport resumed regular flights to Astana and Almaty on August 22, 2026, after completing runway reconstruction.
- The runway reconstruction cost 16.4 billion tenge, including 9.3 billion tenge from the Special State Fund.
- The runway was widened from 45 to 60 meters and upgraded with new lighting, video surveillance, and perimeter fencing.
- The airport received its aerodrome certificate on August 21, 2026, and its aviation security service was certified on August 17, 2026.
- Vietjet Qazaqstan operates Pavlodar–Astana flights four times a week, while FlyArystan flies Pavlodar–Almaty daily.
Runway Reconstruction
Pavlodar Airport was closed on April 1, 2025, for a full reconstruction of its runway. The runway width was increased from 45 to 60 meters, and light-signal equipment, lighting, and video surveillance systems were upgraded. A new perimeter fence was installed around the airport territory. The project cost 16.4 billion tenge, of which 9.3 billion tenge came from the Special State Fund. The reconstruction was carried out in accordance with ICAO international standards.
Flight Resumption
The airport received its aerodrome certificate on August 21, 2026, and its aviation security service was certified on August 17, 2026. Regular flights to Astana and Almaty resumed immediately after certification. Vietjet Qazaqstan operates the Pavlodar–Astana route four times a week. FlyArystan operates daily flights on the Pavlodar–Almaty route. Pavlodar region akim Asain Baikhanov inspected the airport and discussed further development plans.
Future Route Expansion
SCAT airline is considering opening flights from Pavlodar to Aktau, Shymkent, and Aktobe. A preliminary agreement was reached with Centrum Air to launch Pavlodar–Tashkent flights starting March 2027. The possibility of flights to Moscow, Novosibirsk, Urumqi, Antalya, and Sharm el-Sheikh is being studied. The next phase includes reconstruction of the airport terminal building.
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Pavlodar Airport resumes flights after 16.4 billion tenge runway reconstruction
