Khorgos–Eastern Gate International Cargo and Passenger Airport
- eminbayya
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
Project Description:This project involves constructing a modern cargo and passenger airport within the Khorgos–Eastern Gate Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Zhetysu region of Kazakhstan, near the Chinese border. The airport aims to enhance Kazakhstan's role as a key transit hub along the Western Europe–Western China corridor and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR).
Key features include:
Passenger Terminal: Capacity to handle up to 500 passengers per hour.
Cargo Terminal: Annual handling capacity of up to 250,000 tons.
Fuel Storage Facility: Capacity of 550,000 tons per year.
Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Center: Facilities for aircraft servicing.
Additional Infrastructure: Plans to develop hotels, shopping centers, and entertainment facilities by 2032.
Current Status:A framework agreement was signed on September 16, 2024, during the Kazakhstan-Germany Business Forum. Land allocation has been completed, and construction is set to commence following the finalization of the investment agreement.
Start Date: Expected in 2025, post-investment agreement finalization.
End Date: Initial operations targeted for 2027; full project completion, including auxiliary facilities, anticipated by 2032.
Investment Volume: Approximately $500–$560 million USD.
Involved Companies:
SKYMAX TECHNOLOGIES LLP (Kazakhstan)
Role: Kazakh project coordinator and systems integrator.
Address: 192 Umbetbayev Street, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Phone: +7 727 250 76 93 / +7 727 250 74 97 (Almaty Head Office)
Phone: +7 701 220 79 88 (Astana)
Email: office@skymax.kz
Website: skymax.kz.
The Hansa Consortium (Germany)
Role: Primary investor and technological partner.
Address: Saseler Loge 25, 22393 Hamburg, Germany.
Phone: +49 40 667376.
WhatsApp: +49 160 8444639
Email: office@hansa-consortium.com.
Website: hansa-consortium.com.
Other Details: A consortium comprising specialized companies with expertise in aviation fuel supply chains, airport development, and logistics.
SKYHANSA LLP
Role: Joint venture entity formed by SKYMAX TECHNOLOGIES and The Hansa Consortium to oversee the airport's development.
Address: 190 Umbetbaeva Street, Bostandyk District, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Phone: [Not publicly listed].
Email: [Not publicly listed].
Website: [Not publicly listed].
Other Details: Established to manage the implementation and operation of the Khorgos–Eastern Gate airport project.
Key People:
Name: Sultan Seraliyev
Position: Business Development Manager at SKYMAX TECHNOLOGIES LLP
Email: sultan.seraliyev@skymax.kz
Name: Erik Shortanbayev
Position: CEO, Owner – Group of companies "SKYMAX TECHNOLOGIES"
CEO at SKYHANSA LLP
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