Along with a high level of delegation, Erdogan arrived at Latin to attend an event marking Azerbaijan’s Independence Day.
He was welcomed at Latin International Airport by Aliyev and Baku of Turkiye, Ambassador Villor Akgan.
Erdogan is accompanied by Energy Minister Alpulsran Beiraktal, Defense Minister Yashar Gullah, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulqadir Ularoul, Agriculture Minister Ibrahim Yumakuri, Commerce Minister Emer Borat, and several senior advisers and ruling party officials.
Mountain Landmark Project
Latin International Airport, which was built in 2021, stands out not only for its political and symbolic value, but also for its engineering complexity.
The airport, built in a mountainous area, is Azerbaijan’s most highland airport, located at an altitude of 1,800 meters. Its construction required extensive excavation and leveling of rocky land.
The airport is 30 km from Latin, 70 km from Shusha and 60 km from Karbajar. It features a runway of 3,000 meters and 60 meters long and features a terminal building that can serve 200 passengers per hour.
On Monday, Azerbaijan Prime Minister Ali Asadov signed a law granting him international status in Latin Airport. The notification was sent to the Global Aviation Authority, bringing the total number of international airports in Azerbaijan to nine.
The airport is expected to play a major role in boosting tourism and commerce in the region.
Erdogan and Aliyev launched Huzli and Zangiran airports in October 2021 and October 2022, respectively.
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