﻿5 new airport projects in Africa you should watch out for in 2022
The continent of Africa, which is one of the world's fastest-developing areas,
is home to a plethora of expanding markets and prosperous economies.
African countries aim to modernize their aviation capabilities and increase connectivity with
the rest of the globe as job possibilities and investor interest grow throughout the continent.
As part of its ongoing research, Eways Aviation examines some of the
most recent technological advancements in airport infrastructure across Africa.
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5. Burberry International Airport (Burberry).
On the other hand, construction work at the Burberry International Airport in Somaliland
is almost finished, and new infrastructure is being put in place to make it
one of the most sophisticated aviation facilities in Africa when it is completed. With a runway
length of 4140 meters, it is one of the longest airport runways in South America. After being
built by the Soviet Union in the mid-1970s, the runway was rented by NASA for a fee of $40 million
every year and served as an emergency landing place for the space shuttle from 1980 to 1991,
when the administration of former President of Somalia sidebar down. It became apparent
that the present Somaliland government's aim to transform Ribeira city into an economic powerhouse
necessitated an urgent reconstruction of the airport in order to meet the needs of both local
and international investors and travelers. On the shore, we're within walking distance of the
spanking new Ribera seaport, which was developed by Dubai Ports World, and a four-lane highway
connecting us to the capital Hargeisa, which is currently under construction. When it comes to
both passenger and freight traffic, Ribera Airport has tremendous potential. In addition to the
scheduled inauguration of the airport, Rivera's expanding status has already been aided by the
extension of the port, the construction of a road connecting the town to the Ethiopian border, and
the proposed construction of multimillion-forbear economic free zones in the area. When built,
the airport will be the country's second, following the Egil International Airport
and the Somaliland city of Hargeisa, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization.
4. Uganda's Entebbe International Airport Uganda's
Entebbe International Airport, which was officially inaugurated in 1951
and is located approximately 40 kilometers from the country's capital city of Kampala,
is also undergoing extensive expansion work at a total cost of $552.9 million.
The airport has welcomed nearly 3 million visitors in recent years, and its current
infrastructure was built to accommodate an average capacity of 500,000 passengers on a regular basis.
This is a clear and urgent call for more space and resources. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
reports that In the first phase, which should be completed by May 2021, the airport will be
able to handle up to 3.3 million people per year and will also be home to a new cargo hub
with the capacity to handle 100,000 tons of freight. Runway building and rehabilitation,
terminal construction and modernization, and airfield lighting and communication solutions are
some of the aspects of the project funded by the Export Import Bank of China. Until January 2015,
the improvement and expansion project was included in the Civil Aviation Authority's
20-year National Aviation Master Plan, which was unveiled in January. The modernisation of the
airport will take place in phases between 2014 and 2033, according to the aviation plan.
3. Airport of Bugesera (Rwanda)
As a result of the ongoing development of the future Bugesera International Airport in Rwanda,
the country will soon have its largest international airport,
providing commercial flights to and from the wider Kigali metropolitan region.
Located in the southeastern part of the country, in the Abuja area of the Sara region, close to the
town of Lima, is the airport. The area is roughly 25 kilometers south of the Kigali International
Airport via air and around 40 kilometers south of the Kigali Highway. Upon completion, this new
airport will be the country's Third International Airport and the country's eighth total airport.
KIGANIA International Airport, which is now running at maximum capacity,
will benefit from the addition. It is projected that the cost of phase one is $418 million,
and that the cost of phase two is $382 million, totaling $800 million. During the second phase of
development, the Air Force will initially have a single paved runway; a second runway will be
built during the third phase. On the surface, it appeared as though phase one would be done
by 2018. But this has been put off until the beginning of 2021. According to the Rwanda
Development Board, the first phase of construction will provide facilities for 7 million passengers
and 150 million tonnes of cargo per year during the first phase of construction. Currently under
construction, the Bugesera International Airport, which is the largest publicly supported project in
Wanda's history, is on target to become the region's first LEED certified facility. In
addition to a 3000 square metre passenger terminal with 10 check-in gates and six passenger boarding
areas, this net zero emission complex contains several other components. During the second phase,
which is projected to be finished by 2030, a capacity increase to 14 million passengers
per year is expected to be achieved. 2. Kotoka international airport, Nigeria.
A three-phase project to transform Ghana's Kumasi airport into an international airport
and the country's second largest city is now underway following the successful expansion
of the Kotoka International Airport with a world-class passenger terminal last year.
Currently, work is being carried out on phase two of the project at the Kumasi International
Airport. Phase one of the rehabilitation project, which cost $29 million, was completed in 2014.
The project included the installation of aeronautical ground illumination systems
as well as the restoration of the existing runway. Construction on the second phase of the extension
project, which will cost $76 million, officially began in November 2018. New passenger terminals
as well as several service buildings are being built at the airport during this phase, which is
presently underway. By the time it is completed, the new terminal will be able to accommodate more
than 1 million people each year. This project will see the existing runway length increased
from 1981 meters to 2300 meters, allowing the airport to accommodate wide body aircraft
such as Boeing 737 to 800 meters in length. In April 2021, we anticipate to have the project
done for us. Building an airport city is a potential future development for phase three
of the project, which is projected to strengthen the local economy while also creating employment
opportunities for residents. 1. The construction of a new
international airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
A fresh new $4 billion airport in Ethiopia's capital city, Addis Ababa, is currently being
constructed as Africa's most significant aviation undertaking. The New Addis Ababa International
Airport, which is expected to be completed in 2024 and will be built in an undisclosed location,
will be larger than London Heathrow and serve as many as 120 million passengers per year.
It will have four runways and be larger than London Heathrow,
and it will be bigger than the current Addis Ababa International Airport. Ethiopian Airlines,
the country's most profitable airline, is expected to benefit from the new airport,
which would also serve as a significant regional aviation center for East Africa,
according to the country's government. Also now under construction is a $350 million
renovation of the city's current airport, which is scheduled to be completed later this year.
In today's transportation system, air transport is a critical component.
No one can deny that the aviation industry is currently undergoing the most rapid period of
change in human history, and airports are no exception to this trend. At nearly 100 years old,
air transport is still relatively new compared to rail, which has been around for nearly 300 years.
Furthermore, expenditures in new airport construction continue significant,
despite the fact that road infrastructure predates many civilizations and is found in rapidly rising
economic and populated regions such as Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. The majority
of airports in Africa are undergoing expansion in order to accommodate the constantly increasing
amounts of passenger and cargo traffic. African countries are constructing and expanding major
airports in anticipation of an increase in the number of people traveling by air. Approximately
seven out of ten of the fastest expanding markets are represented by African countries,
which are predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 7.2 percent,
resulting in a market that doubles in size every decade. As the gateway to African destinations,
airports are ideally positioned to play a critical part in the continent's economic expansion and
diversification efforts. As a result, there are over 80 projects in the works, with a total value
of $45.3 billion in the pipeline. Regarding infrastructure development, Africa is one of
the most active and rapidly expanding continents on the globe. African aviation had been suffering
for several decades due to underinvestment and mismanagement, as well as poor safety records
and insufficient air service, until very recently. The situation has altered in recent years, thanks
to significant investment in the aviation sector throughout the continent. With the International
Air Transport Association estimating a 5.1 percent increase in passenger numbers across the continent
by 2035, airport development is exploding across Africa. The key mega airport projects in Africa
that will be completed during the next five years will be discussed in detail in this video.
Many changes are taking place to better the situation on the continent, even as Africa's
numerous political and economic issues continue to hinder aviation development at times. Numerous
other attractive projects, so we are optimistic that the African aviation scene will continue to
thrive, allowing the continent's developing economies to realize their full potential.
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