Issyk-Kul International Airport

Issyk-Kul International Airport is an international airport near Tamchy, a village in Issyk Kul District of Issyk Kul Region of Kyrgyzstan. Formerly known as Tamchy Airport, Issyk-Kul International Airport started its operations in 1975 as a reserve airport for the nearby Cholpon-Ata Airport. The current runway and terminal were built in 2003. In the same year, the Kyrgyz Government renamed Tamchy Airport to Issyk-Kul International Airport. It is a class 4D airport with CAT I instrument landing facilities and lighting on both the runway and stands for night operation.