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== History == |
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The airport was built in [[1934]], and moved to its current location after 10 years. In [[1980]] it underwent major reconstruction, including construction of the new terminal building and modernization of the runway. This made landing of heavier aircraft possible and opened the door to many new destinations of the [[Soviet Union]]. |
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In [[1992]] the airport was granted an international status. It has become an independent [[joint stock company]] after separation from JSC "Karagandaavia" in [[1997]]. |
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*[http://www.airport.karaganda.kz/index-e.html Sary-Arka Airport (in English)] |
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*[http://www.worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?id=KZ00004&sch=UAKK World Aero Data (UAKK)] |
*[http://www.worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?id=KZ00004&sch=UAKK World Aero Data (UAKK)] |
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Revision as of 00:41, 24 May 2006
Sary-Arka Airport (Kazakh: Сарыарқа Әуежайы, Russian: Аэропорт Сары-Арка) (IATA: KGF, ICAO: UAKK) is the airport in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. It is located 20 kilometers south-west from the city.
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History
The airport was built in 1934, and moved to its current location after 10 years. In 1980 it underwent major reconstruction, including construction of the new terminal building and modernization of the runway. This made landing of heavier aircraft possible and opened the door to many new destinations of the Soviet Union.
In 1992 the airport was granted an international status. It has become an independent joint stock company after separation from JSC "Karagandaavia" in 1997.
Airlines
- Air Astana (Almaty, Hanover, Frankfurt, Kostanay)
- Domodedovo Airlines (Moscow)
- Pulkovo (St. Petersburg)
- Transaero (Moscow)
- Tulpar Air Service (Almaty)
- Turkish Airlines (Antalya) - only in the summer
See also
External links
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