Uzhhorod International Airport to resume its full operation by the end of 2018 – Omelyan

Uzhhorod International Airport is expected to resume its full operation for winter navigation by the end of the current year.

Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelyan said this during a working trip to Zakarpattia region, the press service of Zakarpattia Regional Council reported.

"The President of Ukraine has set a clear goal to launch the full operation of Uzhhorod airport by the end of 2018. UkSATSE [Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise] takes every effort to ensure that the airport has modern and safe equipment. Uzhhorod airport should be ready for winter navigation as early as in the autumn of 2018 -  winter of 2019. We hope that the professional team of the airport will work there, which will depend on the quality of air communication, the number of routes, etc,” the minister said. 

At the same time, the minister stressed that the support from the regional authorities is also needed.

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