Awaza (or Avaza ) refers to both a tourist zone in and a borough (district headed by a presidentially appointed mayor) of the city of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan . It is located on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea , 12 km west of downtown Türkmenbaşy. Awaza has grown from a small village to one of the largest resort destinations along the Caspian Sea coast.
15-508: The Awaza District (borough) of Türkmenbaşy city was formed in July 2013. Awaza District, an area of 9660 hectares, includes the Awaza national tourist zone, Turkmenbashi International Airport and a small residential area. The tourist zone was commissioned by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow , who sought to imitate Dubai 's development boom. Turkmenistan's foreign ministry has touted Awaza as
30-464: A "Turkmen Las Vegas " but foreign reports on the project have found that the accommodations are underutilized and hold little attraction apart from their sheer excess. Awaza is also used as a conference site, particularly for the annual Turkmenistan Gas Conference. Awaza's major industry in summer is domestic tourism thanks to its hot and dry climate and long beaches. Public transport is represented mainly by bus and taxi. From Awaza there are buses to
45-443: A gateway to the tourists who visit this part of Turkmenistan every year. Turkmenistan Airlines offer daily flights to Turkmenistan's capital, Ashgabat. A new international airport terminal opened in 2010. The Avaza Sanatorium opened in July 2018, the nine-story facility accommodates 200 guests and is equipped with modern medical technology from various countries. The sanatorium offers treatments utilizing seawater and mineral water from
60-586: A tourist zone in and a borough (district headed by a presidentially appointed mayor) of the city of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan . It is located on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea , 12 km west of downtown Türkmenbaşy. Awaza has grown from a small village to one of the largest resort destinations along the Caspian Sea coast. The Awaza District (borough) of Türkmenbaşy city was formed in July 2013. Awaza District, an area of 9660 hectares, includes
75-599: Is also used as a conference site, particularly for the annual Turkmenistan Gas Conference. Awaza's major industry in summer is domestic tourism thanks to its hot and dry climate and long beaches. Public transport is represented mainly by bus and taxi. From Awaza there are buses to the Turkmenbashi city, the Turkmenbashi airport and city Ashgabat. Awaza is served by the Turkmenbashi International Airport. Turkmenbashi Airport serves as
90-623: Is an international airport located in the city of Türkmenbaşy , Turkmenistan . It accepts both passenger and cargo flights. It opened in 1959 and is one of the five international airports in Turkmenistan. The airport was constructed in the 1950s and was an interceptor aircraft facility for the Soviet Air Force . It initially operated the Sukhoi Su-9 (Fishpot) in the 1960s and 1970s. The regiment replaced it in 1978 with
105-537: The MiG-23M (Flogger-B). In the 1990s, the Turkmen Air Force took over operation of the military base. Until 2011, the airfield had the main runway 16/34. The airfield was capable of receiving aircraft of most types, including An-225, An-124 and Il-76 (with partial load), An-22, Tu-154, Boeing-757 and all lighter ones, as well as helicopters of all types. In 2011, the construction of a new runway 16R/34L
120-463: The Awaza national tourist zone, Turkmenbashi International Airport and a small residential area. The tourist zone was commissioned by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow , who sought to imitate Dubai 's development boom. Turkmenistan's foreign ministry has touted Awaza as a "Turkmen Las Vegas " but foreign reports on the project have found that the accommodations are underutilized and hold little attraction apart from their sheer excess. Awaza
135-408: The Turkmenbashi city, the Turkmenbashi airport and city Ashgabat. Awaza is served by the Turkmenbashi International Airport. Turkmenbashi Airport serves as a gateway to the tourists who visit this part of Turkmenistan every year. Turkmenistan Airlines offer daily flights to Turkmenistan's capital, Ashgabat. A new international airport terminal opened in 2010. The Avaza Sanatorium opened in July 2018,
150-462: The airport by car either from Türkmenbaşy or along the highway from the Avaza resort. There is a free parking in front of the airport. Turkmenawtoulaglary Agency operates a bus service from airport to Türkmenbaşy city and Türkmenbaşy District . 40°03′N 53°00′E / 40.050°N 53.000°E / 40.050; 53.000 Avaza Awaza (or Avaza ) refers to both
165-493: The nine-story facility accommodates 200 guests and is equipped with modern medical technology from various countries. The sanatorium offers treatments utilizing seawater and mineral water from a 600-meter-deep well. Available therapies include balneotherapy, mud therapy, physiotherapy, and thalassotherapy. These treatments are used to address a range of health conditions, including nervous system disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory issues. In addition to medical services,
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#1732788037043180-485: The plot on which the new terminal is located, is about 80 hectares. The neighborhood is landscaped, planted and decorated with fountains. There are also indoor and outdoor parking areas for more than three hundred and eighty cars. At the opening of the International Airport of Türkmenbaşy it was visited by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov . In the immediate vicinity of the main body of
195-504: The sanatorium provides leisure facilities such as a spa, swimming pool, and a fitness bar. The "Avaza" Sanatorium operates year-round, offering both health and wellness programs. 39°57′07.39″N 52°51′30.96″E / 39.9520528°N 52.8586000°E / 39.9520528; 52.8586000 Turkmenbashi International Airport Türkmenbaşy International Airport ( Turkmen : Türkmenbaşy halkara howa menzili ) ( IATA : KRW , ICAO : UTAK ), formerly Krasnovodsk Airport ,
210-543: The terminal there is a facility to receive VIP-persons. It is used for VIP charter and business aviation, as well as to receive special flights and departure of delegations of the Government of Turkmenistan and guests of city of Türkmenbaşy. The building has all the facilities for meetings and conferences. In addition to the main terminal there is also an international cargo terminal and a freight transportation service equipped with automated handling. Passengers can get to
225-488: Was completed, its classification number (PCN) is 70/R/A/X/T, dimensions are 3500 × 45 m (cement concrete). The commissioning of the new runway allows the airport to receive aircraft of all types. In April 2010, a new four-story terminal building was opened with a capacity of 800 passengers per hour. In addition to this, a new control tower was put into operation. The airport can now take 7 flights simultaneously while providing international standards of service. The total area of
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