Bulgarian Kazanlak City To Have Own Airport

The preparations for the construction of an airport near Kazanlak city (central Bulgaria) has started, Stefan Damyanov, mayor of the Kazanlak municipality informed.

According to his words the airport will be legitimated by the international flights requirements.

The airport is foreseen to have two runways and a reserve one (1,800 m), which will cover a capacity of landing planes with 40 passengers on board per day.

It is expected the realizing of charter flights at the new airport.

Mayor Damyanov stated that this is the biggest investment that will be implemented in 2008-2009 on the territory of the municipality - round 50-60 million BGN (25 - 30 million EUR).

The municipality won't take part in the construction sides. The investor plans to finish the project by the end of 2009.international.ibox.bg