Manas
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The main international airport serving Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan
- proper noun
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aeropuerto Manas
- Located in Kyrgyzstan, Manas is an important hub for international flights connecting with several major cities.
- Manas air base
- transit center at Manas
Examples
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Travelers often use the facilities at Manas Airport before continuing their journey to various destinations.
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In the spring of 2012, when U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta visited Kyrgyzstan, the Atambayev government made it clear it wanted the Manas airport, a major U.S. military transportation base for Afghanistan, turned over to strictly civilian uses when the current U.S. lease expires in 2014.
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Manas International Airport serves as a vital gateway for flights arriving in Manas, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Synonyms
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An airport that handles jet planes
is a specific international airport serving a capital city rather than a technical type
Surface Forms
Manas main
Etymology
Manas (the airport) is named after the Kyrgyz national hero Manas, so the airport's name is a reminder of Kyrgyz history and helps you remember that this major airport is in Kyrgyzstan.