Uzbekistan's cargo and logistics gateway in the desert heartland.
Location
Navoi, Uzbekistan
Navoi International Airport (IATA: NVI, ICAO: UZSA) is located in Navoi, a city in central Uzbekistan. The airport serves both passenger and cargo operations, though it is particularly distinguished as a significant cargo hub in Central Asia.
The airport gained international attention when Korean Air established a cargo hub there, taking advantage of Navoi's strategic position along transcontinental air routes between Asia and Europe. This partnership helped develop the airport's logistics infrastructure considerably.
While passenger traffic remains modest compared to Uzbekistan's larger airports in Tashkent and Samarkand, Navoi International plays an important regional role and serves the industrial city of Navoi, which is a center for mining and chemical industries.
Terminals
The airport has a modest passenger terminal facility handling limited scheduled and charter flights alongside its larger cargo operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation between the airport and Navoi city center is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles, with limited public transit options.
Airlines here
Korean Air has historically operated cargo services using Navoi as a Central Asian hub, while Uzbekistan Airways has provided domestic and limited regional passenger connections.
Notable facts
- ›Korean Air selected Navoi as a major Central Asian cargo hub due to its strategic geographic location between Asia and Europe.
- ›Navoi is situated in the Kyzylkum Desert region, offering relatively favorable weather conditions for flight operations.
- ›The airport supports the industrial economy of Navoi, which hosts major mining and chemical enterprises.
- ›Navoi International is one of several airports operated under Uzbekistan's national aviation authority.
- ›The cargo hub development at Navoi was part of a broader Uzbek government strategy to attract foreign aviation investment.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
