The privatization procedure for the only airport in Kalmykia will begin in April, as it is specified, it will be the third in a row. In 2012 and 2016, due to the absence of applicants, the procedures did not take place.
Nine years ago, the announced cost of the air hub was 8 million rubles, in 2016 – 1 thousand rubles. The situation was complicated by the presence of a debt of about 250 million rubles and a small passenger traffic – up to 13 thousand people a year, according to the latest information, now it has increased to 82 thousand.
Currently, the debt has been reduced to 147 million rubles.
The regional government noted that they are ready to build constructive relations with any investor.
According to the updated data, more than 1.1 billion rubles are needed for the reconstruction of engineering structures of the Elista airport complex.
Let us remind you that today the Elista airport is in federal ownership.