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Overview
Manas is the main international airport in Kyrgyzstan and is located 23 km from the capital, Bishkek. From the head office at Manas all the airports in the
country are managed. These include Osh International Airport, Issyk-Kul International Airport and the 8 regional airports in the country. The regional
airports in the north include Karakol, Naryn, Talas, Kazarman and in the airports in the south include Jalal-Abad, Kerben, Batken, Isfana. Manas
International Airport can handle all types of modern commercial aircraft (except the Airbus 380) with 8,058 international flights annually. It has regular
international flights to Russia, Turkey, China, Mongolia, India, UAE, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Manas has a 24 hour operation.
Country Kyrgyzstan
Nearest Town or City with Distance from the Airport Bishkek (18 km)
Latitude 43.053778
Longitude 74.469633
Elevation 637 m
Managing Company or Airport Authority Open Joint Stock Company International Airport Manas (MAM OJSC)
Email: vpmanas@airport.kg
Web: http://www.airport.kg
Open To 24 hours
Airport Pictures
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Descriptions and Contacts of Key Companies
Joint Stock Company Manas International Joint Stock Company Manas International Joint Stock Company Manas International
Airport / Airport / Airport /
Civil Aviation Agency Civil Aviation Agency Civil Aviation Agency
Runway
Runway #1
Orientation 08/26
Condition Good
Per Year
20,551 (international)
10,283 (domestic)
Cargo:
Helicopter Pad(s)
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Helipad #1
Largest helicopter that can land The runway is used to land helicopters
ILS Yes
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: World’s biggest (except Airbus 380)
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet IL-76, B747 and Antonov-124
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) Yes If "Yes" specify below
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) Yes
Customs Guidance
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Entry Point Details
Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) Air, Manas International Airport
Address International airport “Manas”, Sokuluk district, Chui province, Kyrgyzstan, 724800
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
Warehouse
There is an Air-cargo center at the airport that has a capacity of 3360m² operated by Manas Management Company. The first two days storage is free.
They are able to clear all goods through customs. It has a designed capacity of 100 000 tonnes per year.
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When cargo arrived by air to “Manas” International Airport (30 km out of Bishkek), the cargo temporarily stored in cargo terminal operated by Manas
Management Company.
It is important that correct consignee details reflected in waybill, so cargo terminal dispatcher can contact timely the agency focal point upon arrival of
cargo.
The customs clearance procedures may start, which will require following documentation:
1. Conclusion letter from MLSD on humanitarian nature of cargo (for food items), or Confirmation letter from DS MFA (for NFIs). It is important that these
letters addressed to Head of Customs Department “Manas”, which will clear the cargo. In order to avoid demurrage fee in cargo terminal (only first 2
days free of charge), the letters from MLSD or DS MFA for duty/tax free customs clearance should 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 and number of power of attorney.
3. Power of Attorney for agency focal point responsible for customs clearance of cargo (mandatory to reflect: full name, passport details, description of
cargo, quantity, cost, expiry date of power of attorney).
4. Copy of passport.
7. Certificate of origin (original copy) and certified translation into Russian language. Mandatory for food commodity.
8. Phytosanitary Certificate and certified translation into Russian language. Mandatory for food commodity.
10. Identifier of customs declaration form (issued by customs broker after entry of cargo details and shipping documents into unified customs clearance
system).
11. Certificate of Conformity issued by Center for Standardization and Metrology under the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The certificate
submitted to customs authorities after offloading of cargo and receipt of lab test results. Meanwhile, agency focal point should provide to customs
authorities guarantee letter with deadline for submission of Certificate of Conformity.
Remarks: If cargo is communication equipment having radio-frequency radiation or are a source of electromagnetic waves, agency focal point should
apply to National Communication s Agency for obtaining permission for import of cargo. Detailed instruction for 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 cargo released from cargo terminal only after payment of storage fee (if storage duration
exceeded 2 days from arrival), as well handling fee of cargo in cargo. The amount will depend on the weight of cargo.
Clearing System
Organizations are able to clear their own goods. The main clearing/forwarding agent is DHL, who charge in average $150 USD per consignment.
Contact details for DHL and other clearing/forwarding companies provided above.
Storage Facilities
The air-cargo center at Manas airport is located adjacent to aircraft parking area and has 3,360 m² of storage space. The air-cargo center is run by CJST
Manas Management Company and equipped with a climate control system and protected warehouses. It has freezing and refrigeration units, separate
chambers for storing valuable, toxic, explosive, radioactive and other types of goods. The air-cargo center can provide loading/unloading for any type of
aircraft, secure storage of goods and consolidation. Annual capacity of the air-cargo center is 100,000 mt of cargo.
Closed Joint Stock Company Manas Management Company is a commercial entity founded in 1998. Shareholders of CJSC Manas Management
Company"are JSC International airport Manas and the Austrian company T & F Trade & Finance Gesm.bH. CJSC Manas Management Company"includes
the air cargo center and catering, which are equipped with all the necessary specialized equipment for effective and timely handling of aircraft.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Navigation charges are not imposed on humanitarian aid related freights, provided that the preliminary information including total freight weight, number of
flights, dates are submitted to the Kyrgyz air navigation agency.
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0 3,500 32.41 per 100 km
Airfield Charges
Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) Landing Night Landing Night Take-off Parking
0 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
1. Night landing hours are between 21:00 and 06:00 (March to September) and 19:00 to 06:00 (October to February).
2. Parking charges are: for each 3 hours for passenger aircraft, 6 hours for cargo aircraft.
3. All of these charges are administered by and are the same for all airports in Manas International Airport and are the same for all airports in the country.
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5,001 10,000 DC-3 $40
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Preparation of substitute AOA - Invoice - Receipt No charge
Export Rate / kg
Air-bridge Charges
Passenger boarding bridge costs 3,746 KGS per hour.
Security
The security at Manas International Aiport is good.
For more information, please see the following link: 4.5 Kyrgyzstan Airport Company Contact List
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