These planes operated regular passenger and mail flights to various settlements in the region, as well as conducting aviation work.

In April 2011, the reconstruction of the airfield was completed, including the replacement of radio navigation, lighting, and meteorological equipment, as well as the major overhaul of taxiways and the runway.

From April 2015 to February 2016, due to the reconstruction of the Baikonur airfield’s runway, the Russian airline Alrosa operated a flight from Moscow (Domodedovo) to Kyzylorda.

From May to October 2015, the airline Transaero operated a regular flight three times a week between Moscow (Vnukovo) and Kyzylorda.

[2][3] On November 12, 2024, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektanov attended the opening of the new terminal at Korkyt Ata Airport in Kyzylorda.

The terminal, built under corporate social responsibility initiatives, will increase the airport's capacity from 300,000 to 2 million passengers annually.

The terminal features 8 check-in counters, 5 self-check-in stations, 7 security checkpoints, and 10 passport control booths.

[6] The first floor includes offices for government agencies, a medical center, a spacious waiting area, a food court, a Duty Free zone, and a café.