Kyrgyzstan’s Manas International Airport Adopts New IATA Code

As of August 11, 2025, Manas International Airport in Bishkek has officially updated its IATA code, changing from FRU to BSZ.

According to the press service of JSC Airports of Kyrgyzstan, the previous code has been used since 1974, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazinform.

"The change symbolizes a new stage in the development of infrastructure and upgraded international status of the airport. The decision was taken by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which regulates the procedure for changing codes in the international system. The BSZ code belongs to the Manas Airport and is used in all global reservation and air transportation systems,” a statement from the Airports of Kyrgyzstan reads.