Africa Logistics
05 January 2025
Ethiopia is embarking on one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects: the construction of a $6 billion international airport near Bishoftu, a town located approximately 45 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa.
Slated for completion by 2029, this mega-airport is poised to become the largest on the continent and a pivotal asset in Africa’s aviation landscape.
With a planned capacity to handle up to 100 million passengers annually, it represents a quantum leap from Ethiopia’s existing aviation infrastructure and positions the country as a global aviation hub.
Key Features of the Mega-Airport
The planned airport will feature four runways, state-of-the-art terminal facilities, and the latest aviation technologies to ensure seamless operations. With the capacity to handle 100 million passengers annually, it will outstrip all other African airports and rival global giants like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport.
The airport’s design contract has been awarded to Sidara, a Dubai-based engineering firm renowned for its innovative approach to large-scale aviation projects. The blueprint emphasizes sustainability and efficiency, incorporating renewable energy sources, advanced waste management systems, and cutting-edge air traffic management solutions.
