PROJECT DESCRIPTION
GEOPOLITICAL ADVANTAGE
The project is located within a strategically important transport corridor that connects the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and the United States.
This geographic position provides unique opportunities for the development of a multifunctional aviation cluster, including:
- Cargo and Logistics Hub – operation and handling of transit cargo
- Fuel Hub – technical stopover for refueling international airlines
- Aviation Technical Hub – aircraft maintenance and repair (MRO)
- Aerotropolis – development of commercial and industrial airport infrastructure, including business centers, hotels, coworking spaces, duty-free boutiques, shopping and entertainment centers
Economic Impact
The project is aimed to increase the volume of transit traffic cargo through the “Khorgos – Eastern Gate” hub and to establish a multimodal logistics center by leveraging existing infrastructure potential
Project Timeline
2025–2032
(Three-phase development program)
Airport Infrastructure
- Runway (RWY): 4,650 × 75 m, CAT III
- Aircraft Stands: 10 stands for wide-body aircraft (Class F), 7 stands for Class D aircraft, and 3 stands for helicopters
- Taxiways: 7 taxiways and 1 main taxiway
- Facilities: ATC Tower, Airfield ground lighting system (AGL), Instrument Landing System (ILS), and Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS)
Investment Potential
MODEL AND SUPPORT
Model: BOOT (Build–Own–Operate–Transfer)
Standards: ESG, LEED, SMART AIRPORT 4.0
Support: Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) “Khorgos – Eastern Gate”
OPERATIONAL POTENTIAL
- Cargo Throughput: up to 250,000 tons per year
- Fuel Capacity: over 500,000 tons per year
- Passenger Traffic: up to 2.5 million passengers per year
GEOSTRATEGIC LOCATION
The project is being implemented within the “Khorgos – Eastern Gate” Special Economic Zone (SEZ), covering 840 hectares on the border with China, with the goal of establishing a regional air cargo hub.
INVESTOR INCENTIVES
- 0% tax on land, property, corporate income tax, VAT
- ESG, LEED , SMART AIRPORT 4.0
- Free customs zone
INVESTMENT INDICATORS AND IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
Investment Volume:
- Phase I — USD 250 million
- Phase II — USD 150 million
- Phase III — USD 150 million
Construction Phases:
- Phase I: 2025–2027
- Phase II: 2027–2029
- Phase III: 2029–2032
PROJECT PAYBACK INDICATORS
- NPV : KZT 13.3 billion
- IRR: 11.29%
- Payback Period: 11 years
Project Implementation Timeline:
Key Milestones
2023
- October – Memorandum of understanding signed with the management of the SEZ “Khorgos – Eastern Gate”
2024
- March – Memorandum of understanding signed with the Akimat of Zhetysu Region
- March – Kazakh-German joint venture “SKYHANSA” LLP was registered
- May – Land lease agreement signed
- June-October – Pre ingenering design works done
- September – Frame agreement between the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan and SKYHANSA signed with participation of German Chancellor and President of Kazakhstan
- October-November – Concept of the General Plan developed
- November – Feasibility study, financial model, and business plan completed
- December – Introductory course on JET A1 aviation fuel and JIG standards conducted for the executives of Kazakhstan airports, Civil Aviation Committee, and Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan
2025
- February – General Plan concept approved by all relevant government bodies and authorities
- June – Expected signing time for the Investment Agreement with the Government of Kazakhstan
- July – Expected SEZ status granting time to the land plot
- July –Land lease agreement extention for 25 years
- September–October – International tender for EPC contractors will be announced
- November–December – Start for the construction of Cargo and passenger airport
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