Stepanakert’s airport was functioning in 80s, it will be re-equipped and will operate as it used to, Mayor of Nagorno-Karabakh’s capital Vazgen Mikaelyan said in an interview with “Echo Moskvy” radio station.  

“We will carry out internal flights, for instance Stepanakert – Yerevan,” he said.

According to him, the intention to resume work of the airport is in line with international norms. Mikaelyan said the flights will be operated by 30-50-seat aircrafts.

The airport will comply with all international norms and safety standards.  

“All necessary measures will be taken for operation of the airport,” he stressed.

Opening of Stapanakert airport made a fuss in Azerbaijan. In particular leadership of the Azerbaijani civil aviation department announced its intention to shoot down aircrafts heading to the airport. Meanwhile, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan stated he would be the first passenger of the first Yerevan-Stepanakert flight.