Korkyt Ata International Airport serves Kyzylorda, a city in southern Kazakhstan situated along the Syr Darya River. The airport is named after Korkyt Ata, a legendary Turkic philosopher, musician, and poet revered across Central Asia. The airport handles domestic routes connecting Kyzylorda to Almaty and Nur-Sultan (Astana), as well as limited international services. It serves as an important transport hub for the surrounding Kyzylorda Region, which is known for its oil and gas industry and rice cultivation. Passenger volumes are relatively modest compared to Kazakhstan's major hubs, reflecting the regional nature of the city. Modernization efforts have been undertaken in recent years to improve facilities and capacity.