Applications for participation in the construction of the new Taif International Airport will end on January 10th. Details.
Revealed Airports Holding Company In cooperation with the National Center for Privatization in Saudi Arabia, the company announced the start of the request for expression of interest phase for the project to establish the new Taif International Airport, before the private sector within the model of partnership between the public and private sectors (build, transfer, and operate), with a contract extending for a period of 30 years, including the construction period.
Achieving the goals of Vision 2030
The new Taif International Airport project comes within the framework of achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to enhance the growth of the aviation sector in the Kingdom.
And seeks Kingdom Through the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and the Aviation Sector Strategy, it aims to consolidate its position as a global logistics hub linking the three continents of the world, and enhance its position among the world’s leading countries.
Taif Airport Project Details
The new airport will be located in Taif, 21 kilometres southeast of the existing airport, with an initial capacity of 2.5 million passengers by 2030.
The project includes the design, construction, transport and operation of the new airport, and includes a runway with a full parallel taxiway and rapid exits.
The new airport will also include an integrated departure lounge capable of accommodating the expected demand, in addition to various service facilities, such as support buildings and utility networks, in addition to parking lots and roads leading to the departure lounge, to ensure that the airport operates according to the highest standards.
Closing date for applications for Taif Airport project
Airports Holding Company and the National Center for Privatization invited interested investors to viewRequest for Expression of Interest DocumentWhich contains project information by visiting the website of the National Center for Privatization, and the application submission phase ends at 3 pm, Kingdom time, on January 10, 2025, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The fruits of building the new airport
The new Taif International Airport is expected to contribute to meeting the increasing demand until 2055, especially in serving the Umrah movement, which enhances its position as a strategic alternative inMulti-Airport NetworkIn the region, which includes: King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Airport in Medina, and Prince Abdul Mohsen bin Abdulaziz Airport in Yanbu.
The project also aims to support economic development in Taif and the surrounding areas, and to fulfill its role as part of the national aviation strategy, by providing a distinctive travel experience with high quality and efficiency.
