Construction Week Online
Mahnoor Bari
21 June 2024
The contract includes a 1.5-year long design phase followed by 3.5 years dedicated to construction supervision of Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait’s Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA) has signed an agreement for a major overhaul of the infrastructure at Kuwait International Airport (KIA).
The contract, a five-year agreement for design and construction supervision, has been awarded to Beirut-based Dar Al-Handasah Design and Technical Consultation Company.
It includes a 1.5-year long design phase followed by 3.5 years dedicated to construction supervision.
According to Dar Al Handasah, the project encompasses four components, each playing a crucial role in the transformation of Kuwait’s principal aviation gateway:
- Upgrading the central runway and associated taxiways to a length of 4,300 metres, conforming to ICAO code 4F standards with a precision approach CAT III B.
- Conducting the cargo apron finishing, which involves the expansion of the cargo apron to 1.5 square kilometres, designed to accommodate 77 aircraft stands, aligning with future logistical demands.
- Establishing a new VVIP (AMIRI) Apron, including dedicated aircraft stands and a run-up area to cater to distinguished guests.
- Developing airport support infrastructure aimed at augmenting the capacity of existing facilities and meeting the anticipated future needs, encompassing transportation and utility services.
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