Iraq’s Ministry of Transport has announced that the Nasiriyah International Airport project has reached over 56% completion, with significant progress following the resolution of obstacles faced by the Chinese contractor.
Key Data:
Project: Nasiriyah International Airport
Completion Rate: 56%
Total Workers: 450
Machinery in Use: Over 120 units
Main Buildings:
Passenger terminal (20,000 sqm, 2 floors: departures and arrivals)
VIP lounge (2,000 sqm)
Control tower (42 meters tall)
Air navigation staff housing
Runway:
Length: 3,400 meters
Load capacity: PCM 87
Taxiway length: 3,400 meters
Airport Capacity:
Initial: 750,000 passengers annually
Phase two (after 10 years): More than 2,500,000 passengers annually
Aircraft Gates: 3
Aircraft Parking Capacity: More than 8 planes
Additional Facilities:
Fuel station
Water desalination station
Power station
Civil defense center
Standards Compliance: Civil Aviation Authority, ICAO
