Ministers of Economy, Finance and Infrastructure inspect ongoing works at Kutaisi Airport

The Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili, together with the Minister of Finance, Lasha Khutsishvili, and the Minister of Infrastructure, Revaz Sokhadze, visited David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport to review ongoing works and inspect completed projects.

Specifically, the ministers were briefed on the progress of construction of the new 3.6-kilometre runway and airfield infrastructure, which is now in its final stage.

According to Mariam Kvrivishvili, this will be a historic project for Georgia’s aviation sector and for the transport sector more broadly.

“The new runway will be 3.6 kilometres long, which means it will be the longest runway in our country. Accordingly, we will be able to accommodate aircraft of any size, whether cargo or passenger, at Kutaisi International Airport. This will substantially increase the airport’s capacity, allowing us to receive more flights, and the development of this infrastructure must also support the growth of cargo transport at Kutaisi International Airport. Over roughly the next three months, we will fully complete the ongoing construction works, which will precede the airport’s full commissioning. It is also important to note that we are, in effect, completing the installation of lighting equipment and other navigation systems,” the Minister of Economy noted.

According to the Minister, the new runway will open this autumn.

“Given that the current infrastructure works are fully in line with the schedule, we expect that this autumn we will already be able to open the new runway and taxiways and bring them into full operation, so that the first flight on the new infrastructure at Kutaisi International Airport takes place this autumn,” the Minister of Economy noted.

The ministers also inspected projects carried out within the airport premises, including two new premium services introduced to improve passenger comfort and service quality: a business lounge and a Fast Track service.

According to Mariam Kvrivishvili, the infrastructure works currently underway are fully in line with the government’s broader development plan for Kutaisi International Airport.

A project of this scale in aviation infrastructure is being carried out for the first time in the history of independent Georgia, with a total value of GEL 240 million. The airport will be able to receive and service the world’s largest aircraft once the new infrastructure is commissioned. This will significantly expand the airport’s capabilities and strengthen Georgia’s position as a regional aviation and logistics hub. According to Mariam Kvrivishvili, the project will be of tremendous value for the development of the country’s tourism and aviation sectors.

According to the Ministry of Economy, the ministers were briefed on the ongoing and completed projects at Kutaisi Airport by Deputy Minister Tamar Ioseliani and the Director General of the Georgian Airports Union, Levan Moseshvili.