From 1947 to 1948, the fleet consisting of three Polikarpov Po-2 aircraft was formed at the Akmolinsk airport base. This fleet was part of air group which was based in Karaganda. The airport was equipped with modern equipment (for that days), construction development has started: a Finnish house for radio station, three buildings and a garage were built. The total number of staff amounted to 40 – 50 persons. The airport has begun servicing heavier types of aircraft Lisunov Li-2 in addition to light aircraft. In November 1963, 04-th of November the airport of Tselinograd (formerly known as – Akmolinsk) accepted the first aircraft Ilyushin Il-18 in new terminal, located 18 km far from the city. Aircraft Ilyushin Il-18 in new terminal, located 18 km far from the city. On December, 1963 aircraft Ilyushin Il-18 began to operate on regular flights. The airport terminal was at a building stage, therefore the adapted 2-storeyed building served as air terminal, where the Air traffic control service has been located.