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Khartoum Airport
  • Country
  • Sudan
  • Year
  • 1980
  • Sector
  • Transportation
  • Status
  • Completed
  • Project Type
  • Loan
Overview

The establishment of an international airport in Khartoum fired up various sectors, given the importance of civil aviation in the stimulation of economic growth and social development. The new airport was of utmost importance, as the 65-year-old airport in the country had become incapable of supporting the increased passenger and cargo traffic. ADFD in 1980 gave Sudan a loan worth AED 375 million to finance the construction of Khartoum International Airport, which was designed as a world class airport, in accordance with the ranking A of the International Civil Aviation Organization, to be able to meet the requirements of the global, regional and local air transportation. The new international airport effectively linked Sudan with the outside world and the region, as well as easing the movement of people within the country and strengthening air cargo operations. The project included the establishment of a 3.7km long main runway and its affiliates, as well as operations buildings (passenger, cargo, services and accessories), in addition to maintenance, fire, rescue, administration devices and equipment.

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