Why is Bishkek airport code FRU?

The contemporary IATA codename FRU originates from the Soviet name of the city of Bishkek, then called Frunze . In 2012, the airport handled 1,056,000 passengers.

What is the 3 letter airport code for Bishkek?

The IATA code for the Bishkek airport is FRU .

Which is the busiest airport in Kyrgyzstan?

The most notable ones include: Manas International Airport (Bishkek) : The largest and busiest airport in Kyrgyzstan, located near the capital city, Bishkek.

Is Kyrgyzstan from Russia?

Kyrgyzstan, known under Russian and Soviet rule as Kirgiziya , was conquered by tsarist Russian forces in the 19th century. Formerly a constituent (union) republic of the U.S.S.R. , Kyrgyzstan declared its independence on August 31, 1991.

Can Americans travel to Kyrgyzstan?

U.S. visitors to the Kyrgyz Republic are allowed to enter the country and stay for up to 60 days without obtaining a visa . Travelers who overstay the 60-day visa-free period may be required to pay an administrative fine. Usually, it is 5,500 Kyrgyz som (KGS).

Which is the main airline of Kyrgyzstan?

The country's national flag carrier, Air Kyrgyzstan (QH) operates from two hubs at Manas International Airport (FRU) in Bishkek and Osh Airport (OSS). Non-stop passenger service is available to about a dozen destinations in China, Russia and Uzbekistan.

Which country is Bishkek Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic , is a landlocked country in Central Asia, lying in the Tian Shan and Pamir mountain ranges. Bishkek is the capital and largest city of the country.

What flight information region is Kyrgyzstan?

How Many Flight Information Regions Exist in Kyrgyzstan Airspace : Airspace of Kyrgyzstan is currently having two flight information region (FIR) . Kyrgyzstan FIR ICAO Codes are " UAFM, UAFO "

What is the most crowded city in Kyrgyzstan?

Bishkek is the most populated city in Kyrgyzstan. Its population, estimated in 2021, was 1,074,075. From the foundation of the city to the mid-1990s, ethnic Russians and other peoples of European descent (Ukrainians, Germans) comprised the majority of the city's population.

Is Kyrgyzstan a secular country?

There are regional differences, with the southern part of the country being more religious. Kyrgyzstan remained a secular state after the fall of communism , which had only superficial influence on religious practice when Kyrgyzstan was a Soviet republic, despite the policy of state atheism.

What is the rank of Kyrgyzstan in the world population?

Landlocked in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan has 77,182 square miles (199,900 square kilometers of land), which ranks 88th in the world in terms of sheer size, yet its population is the 111th highest in the world with a population of 6.2 million.

2.2.1 Kyrgyzstan Manas International Airport (2024)

Overview
Airport Pictures
Descriptions and Contacts of KeyCompanies
Runway
Passenger and Cargo PerformanceIndicator
Helicopter Pad(s)
Airport Infrastructure Details
Airport Operating Details
Customs Guidance
Storage Facilities
Airfield Costs
- Navigation Charges
- Airfield Charges
- Fuel Services Charges
- Aircraft Handling Charges
- Aircraft Servicing Charges
Cargo Terminal Charges
Air-bridge Charges
Security

Overview

Manas is the main international airport in Kyrgyzstan and islocated 23 km from the capital, Bishkek. From the head office atManas all the airports in the country are managed. These includeOsh International Airport, Issyk-Kul International Airport and the8 regional airports in the country. The regional airports in thenorth include Karakol, Naryn, Talas, Kazarman and in the airportsin the south include Jalal-Abad, Kerben, Batken, Isfana. ManasInternational Airport can handle all types of modern commercialaircraft (except the Airbus 380) with 8,058 international flightsannually. It has regular international flights to Russia, Turkey,China, Mongolia, India, UAE, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.Manas has a 24 hour operation.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Kyrgyzstan
Province or District	Chui
Nearest Town or City with Distance fromthe Airport	Bishkek (18 km)
Airport's Complete Name	Manas International Airport
Latitude	43.053778
Longitude	74.469633
Elevation	637 m
IATA Code	FRU
ICAO Code	UAFM
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Open Joint Stock Company InternationalAirport Manas (MAMOJSC)
Management Contact Person	Primberdiev Murat Duisheevich,Chairman of theBoard Email: vpmanas@airport.kg Web: http://www.airport.kg
Open From	24 hours
Open To	24 hours

Airport Pictures

Aircraft Handling	Cargo Handling	Passenger Handling
Joint Stock Company Manas International Airport / Civil Aviation Agency	Joint Stock Company Manas International Airport / Civil Aviation Agency	Joint Stock Company Manas International Airport / Civil Aviation Agency

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	4,200 m x 30 m
Orientation	08/26
Surface	Concrete (PCN 53) 40 cmthick
Condition	Good

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2019
	Per Year
Total Aircraft Movements	Passengers: 20,551 (international) 10,283 (domestic) Cargo: 314 flights (Jan-Jun 2020)
Total Passengers	3,683,347passengers
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	100,000 MT(annual)
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	N/A
Current use by humanitarian flights(UNHAS)	N/A

Helicopter Pad(s)

Helipad #1
Present (Yes / No)	Yes
Largest helicopter that can land	The runway is used to land helicopters
Width and Length (metres)	World's largest helicopters can land
Surface	Reinforced Concrete (PCN 53) 40cm thick

Airport InfrastructureDetails

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refueling	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax transport to airfield	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	9
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	Yes
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	Yes	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

Airport OperatingDetails

Operating Details
Maximum sized aircraft which can beoffloaded on bulk cargo:	World’s biggest (except Airbus380)
Maximum sized aircraft that can beoffloaded on pallet	IL-76, B747 andAntonov-124
Total aircraft parkingarea	210,000 m²
Storage Capacity	3,300 m²
Cargo Handling EquipmentAvailable (Yes / No)	Yes	If"Yes" specify below
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes /No)	Yes / No	Max Capacity (mt)	16 MT
Can elevators / hi loadersreach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No)	Yes
Loading Ramps (Yes / No)	Yes, 2

Customs Guidance

Entry PointDetails
Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.)	Air, Manas International Airport
Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of Customs Office
Title	Head of Customs department “Manas”
Address	International airport “Manas”, Sokuluk district, Chui province,Kyrgyzstan, 724800
Operating Hours	24/7
Telephone Number	+996 (312) 69-35-69; 69-36-94
Fax Number	+996 (312) 69-35-69
Telex	N/A
Telegram	International airport “Manas”, Sokuluk district, Chui province,Kyrgyzstan, 724800
Email	manasmail@customs.gov.kg
Web	http://www.customs.kg/index.php/ru/custorg/mnscust
Language(s) Correspondence	Russian, Kyrgyz
Warehouse
There is an Air-cargo center at the airport that has a capacityof 3360m² operated by Manas Management Company. The first two daysstorage is free. They are able to clear all goods through customs.It has a designed capacity of 100 000 tonnes per year.
Customs Information and DocumentRequirements
When cargo arrived by air to “Manas” International Airport (30km out of Bishkek), the cargo temporarily stored in cargo terminaloperated by Manas Management Company. It is important that correct consignee details reflected inwaybill, so cargo terminal dispatcher can contact timely the agencyfocal point upon arrival of cargo. The customs clearance procedures may start, which will requirefollowing documentation: 1. Conclusion letter from MLSD on humanitarian nature of cargo(for food items), or Confirmation letter from DS MFA (for NFIs). Itis important that these letters addressed to Head of CustomsDepartment “Manas”, which will clear the cargo. In order to avoiddemurrage fee in cargo terminal (only first 2 days free of charge),the letters from MLSD or DS MFA for duty/tax free customs clearanceshould be obtained before arrival of cargo to Kyrgyzstan. 2. Standard application letter to Head of Customs Department“Manas” specifying cargo sender, consignee, description, quantity,net/gross weight, cost, origin, list of shipping documents andnumber of power of attorney. 3. Power of Attorney for agency focal point responsible forcustoms clearance of cargo (mandatory to reflect: full name,passport details, description of cargo, quantity, cost, expiry dateof power of attorney). 4. Copy of passport. 5. Invoice (original copy) and certified translation intoRussian language. 6. Waybill (original copy). 7. Certificate of origin (original copy) and certifiedtranslation into Russian language. Mandatory for foodcommodity. 8. Phytosanitary Certificate and certified translation intoRussian language. Mandatory for food commodity. 9. Act of customs survey of cargo. 10. Identifier of customs declaration form (issued by customsbroker after entry of cargo details and shipping documents intounified customs clearance system). 11. Certificate of Conformity issued by Center forStandardization and Metrology under the Ministry of Economy of theKyrgyz Republic. The certificate submitted to customs authoritiesafter offloading of cargo and receipt of lab test results.Meanwhile, agency focal point should provide to customs authoritiesguarantee letter with deadline for submission of Certificate ofConformity. Remarks: If cargo is communication equipment havingradio-frequency radiation or are a source of electromagnetic waves,agency focal point should apply to National Communication s Agencyfor obtaining permission for import of cargo. Detailed instructionfor application can be found at following link: http://nas.gov.kg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=163&lang=en. After completion of customs clearance procedures, the cargoreleased from cargo terminal only after payment of storage fee (ifstorage duration exceeded 2 days from arrival), as well handlingfee of cargo in cargo. The amount will depend on the weight ofcargo.
Clearing System
Organizations are able to clear their own goods. The mainclearing/forwarding agent is DHL, who charge in average $150 USDper consignment. Contact details for DHL and otherclearing/forwarding companies provided above.

Storage Facilities

The air-cargo center at Manas airport is located adjacent toaircraft parking area and has 3,360 m²of storage space. Theair-cargo center is run by CJST Manas Management Company andequipped with a climate control system and protected warehouses. Ithas freezing and refrigeration units, separate chambers for storingvaluable, toxic, explosive, radioactive and other types of goods.The air-cargo center can provide loading/unloading for any type ofaircraft, secure storage of goods and consolidation. Annualcapacity of the air-cargo center is 100,000 mt of cargo.

Closed Joint Stock Company Manas Management Company is acommercial entity founded in 1998. Shareholders of CJSC ManasManagement Company"are JSC International airport Manas and theAustrian company T & F Trade & Finance Gesm.bH. CJSC ManasManagement Company"includes the air cargo center and catering,which are equipped with all the necessary specialized equipment foreffective and timely handling of aircraft.

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

Navigation charges are not imposed on humanitarian aid relatedfreights, provided that the preliminary information includingtotal freight weight, number of flights, dates are submittedto the Kyrgyz air navigation agency.

Phone + 996 312 69 34 27 / Fax + 996 312 69-39-82

Navigation Charges(US$)
Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg)		Navigation (per journey)
	3,500	32.41 per 100 km
3,501	10,000	32.41 per 100 km
10,001	20,000	32.41.per 100 km
20,001	50,000	32.41 per 100 km
50,001	100,000	46.31 per 100 km
100,001	200,000	56.73 per 100 km
200,001	and over	57.89 per 100 km
Note: Rate as of21.12.2014 1 US$=59.60KGS

Airfield Charges

Airfield Charges(KGS)
Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg)			Landing	Night Landing	Night Take-off	Parking
	1,500	C 172	713 per ton	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	15% of take off/landing fee
1,501	2,500	C 205	713 per ton	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	15% of take off/landing fee
2,501	5,000	C 208	713 per ton	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	15% of take off/landing fee
5,001	10,000	DC-3	713 per ton	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	15% of take off/landing fee
10,001	20,000	Dash-7	713 per ton	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	15% of take off/landing fee
20,001	40,000	Dash-8	713 per ton	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	15% of take off/landing fee
40,001	80,000	An-12	713 per ton	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	15% of take off/landing fee
80,001	120,000	B757	713 per ton	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	15% of take off/landing fee
120,001	180,000	B767	713 per ton	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	15% of take off/landing fee
180,001	300,000	IL-76	713 per ton	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	15% of take off/landing fee
300,001	and over	An-124	713 per ton	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	713 per ton plus 20% of total landing fee	15% of take off/landing fee
Notes Night landing hours are between 21:00 and 06:00 (March toSeptember) and 19:00 to 06:00 (October to February). Parking charges are: for each 3 hours for passenger aircraft, 6hours for cargo aircraft. All of these charges are administered by and are the same forall airports in Manas International Airport and are the same forall airports in the country.

Fuel Services Charges

The cost of refueling is 380 KGS per mt of jetfuel.

Aircraft Handling Charges

Aircraft HandlingSchedule
Aircraft Weight – MTOW kgs			Charges (USD)
	1,500	C 172	$10
1,501	2,500	C 205	$20
2,501	5,000	C 208	$25
5,001	10,000	DC-3	$40
10,001	20,000	Dash-7	$65
20,001	40,000	Dash-8	$102
40,001	80,000	An-12	$223
80,001	120,000	B757	$585
120,001	180,000	B767	$820
180,001	300,000	IL-76	$1,345
300,001	and over	An-124	$1,750

Aircraft ServicingCharges

Aircraft ServicingCharges
Service	Ad-Hoc / (KGS)
Chocks Per operation	NA
StairsPer unit per hour	1,000
GPUPer hour	630 per
ASU Per hour	1,860
LoaderPer hour	2,968
Toilet Service Per aircraft	738
PushbackPer operation	3,614
Trailer/dollyPer operation	496

Cargo Terminal Charges

Import	Rate EUR / kg
Handling Charge per kg	.95
Break Bulk Fee	No fee
Diplomatic Mail	0.036 storage + 0.125 load/unload + 2%tax
Strong Room - per consignment	0-50 kg: 15 EUR per day 50 kg and above: 0.30 EUR per kg
Cold Storage Fee	0-100 kg: 0.29 EUR 100-200 kg: 0.24 EUR 200-300 kg: 0.22 EUR 300-400 kg: 0.20 EUR 400-500 kg: 0.17 EUR 500-1,000 kg: 0.15 EUR 1,000 kg and above:0.12 EUR
Delivery outside normal working hours	24 hour operation
Preparation of substitute AOA - Invoice -Receipt	No charge
Storage per kg per day - Grace period? hours	First 2 days free 3-6 days: 0.036 EUR per kg 7 -10 days: 0.072 EUR per kg 11-14 days: 0.108 EURper kg
Export	Rate / kg
Handling charges - Unpalletized cargo	$0.95
International Air WayBill	$50
Local Air WayBill	No charge
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation	No charge
Air Way Bill Documentation	No charge
Diplomatic Mail	No charge
Storage charges per kg per day	First 2 days: free 3-6 days: 0.036 EUR per kg 7-10 days: 0.72 EUR 11-14 days: 0.108 EUR

Air-bridge Charges

Passenger boarding bridge costs 3,746 KGS per hour.

Security

The security at Manas International Aiport is good.

For more information, pleasesee the following link:4.5Kyrgyzstan Airport Company Contact List

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