Pavlodar International Airport (IATA: PWQ, ICAO: UASP) serves the city of Pavlodar in northeastern Kazakhstan, a major industrial and administrative center along the Irtysh River. The airport connects the region to Kazakhstan's capital Astana as well as other domestic destinations, with limited international routes. The airport handles a modest volume of passengers annually, reflecting Pavlodar's role as a regional hub rather than a major transit point. It supports the local economy, which is heavily tied to aluminum production, chemicals, and energy industries. Infrastructure upgrades have been undertaken in recent years as part of broader efforts to modernize Kazakhstan's regional aviation network, though the airport remains relatively small compared to major Kazakhstani hubs like Almaty and Astana.