# Astana airport plans to introduce biometric passenger authentication > Source: > Published: 2026-10-20 05:58:00+00:00 # Astana airport plans to introduce biometric passenger authentication Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport has opened a draft proposal to introduce biometric passenger authentication at Astana International Airport for public discussion, [Qazinform News Agency](https://qazinform.com/) reports. Developed under Article 48, Paragraph 4 of the Digital Code, the proposal outlines a pilot project to introduce AI-powered biometric authentication for passengers at the airport. According to the ministry, the initiative aims to improve passenger services by reducing processing times, streamlining pre-flight procedures and enhancing airport security. The draft document has been published on the Open NPA portal and will remain open for public discussion until November 4. Earlier, [Qazinform News Agency](https://qazinform.com/) reported that Kazakhstan [had begun](https://qazinform.com/news/kazakhstan-builds-5-billion-ai-data-center-hub-in-ekibastuz-a25405) building a $5 billion AI data center hub in Ekibastuz.