Manas Airport is one of the busiest aviation hubs in Kyrgyzstan with passenger traffic of more than three million annually. After replacing Bishkek Airport in 1975, this facility has only evolved with time. It currently serves as the gateway to Kyrgyzstan for the world out there.
The United States and other countries have used Manas International Airport (FRU) as their military base. This led to quite a few expansion and development projects at the facility, which eventually transformed the airport into a state-of-the-art aviation hub. Manas International Airport (MLE) features luxury lounges, free on-site parking, and all other luxuries to help passengers experience a world of difference.
General Information about Manas International Airport
The following table is an overview of FRU Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Manas International Airport |
| Airport Type | Joint (Civil and Military) |
| Serves | Bishkek |
| Hub for | Air Manas, Avia Traffic Company, Kyrgyzstan Air Company |
| Manas Airport Code | FRU |
| Manas Airport Terminals | 2 |
| Manas International Airport Runway | 1 |
| Manas International Airport Coordinates | 43°03′41″N 74°28′39″E |
| Manas Airport Address | Manas Airport Rd, Bishkek 720061, Kyrgyzstan |
| Official Website | http://www.airport.kg/ |
| Official Phone Number | 996 312 693 109 |
| Elevation | 637 m / 2,090 ft |
Manas Airport Code
Manas Airport code is FRU. This IATA code of the airport is derived from the Soviet name of the city Bishkek–Frunze–where the airport is located at 637 meters above sea level.
| IATA CODE | FRU |
| ICAO CODE | UCFM |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 743 |
| COUNTRY CODE | KGZ |
| ZIP CODE | 720061 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | FRU |
Manas Airport Map
The Manas Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Manas International Airport Runways
Manas Airport is serviced by a single runway:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 08-26 | 13,780 ft | 180 ft | Concrete | Yes |
Manas Airport Terminal
Manas Airport (FRU) is a single terminal facility. This terminal has undergone several renovations in the past decade. It now hosts multi-cuisine restaurants, lounges, gift shops, and other facilities.
Nearest Airports to Manas International Airport (FRU)
Some of the closest airports to FRU Airport are:
- Taraz Airport : 259 km
- Taldykorgan Airport : 396 km
- Kashgar Airport : 411 km
- Shymkent International Airport : 480 km
- Namangan Airport : 550 km
- Andizhan International Airport : 555 km
- Osh International Airport : 597 km
- Fergana International Airport : 623 km
Airlines Operating from Manas International Airport (FRU)
The following airlines operate from Manas International Airport:
- Aeroflot
- Air Astana
- Air Kyrgyztan
- Air Manas
- Avia Traffic Company
- Azimuth
- China Southern Airlines
- flydubai
- Pegasus Airlines
- Qazaq Air
- S7 Airlines
- Sunday Airlines
- TezJet Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- Ural Airlines
- Uzbekistan Airways
