Bishkek, Oct. 27, 2026 /Kabar/. Daniyar Bostonov, Director of the State Agency for Civil Aviation, unveiled a museum dedicated to air traffic controllers established within the Civil Aviation Service, as part of the "Open Office: Zone of Responsibility" media project.
According to Bostonov, the museum building is one of the few structures remaining from the old airport in Bishkek. During the Soviet era, it served as a workspace for air traffic controllers.
"When our team arrived at the Agency three years ago, the interior was partitioned with wood, and the floor was nothing but bare earth. We worked together to restore it and transformed it into a museum that chronicles the history of air traffic controllers. While museums are typically dedicated to the general history of civil aviation, this one focuses specifically on the work and history of air traffic controllers in Kyrgyzstan," he said.
Furthermore, he announced that work is underway to install a second, new radar system in the country. This radar will enable air traffic controllers to determine the location, speed, and altitude of aircraft.
Noting that he himself worked as air traffic controller for 17 years, Bostonov added that the creation of this museum holds special personal significance for him.
