Nasiriyah International Airport: Project Data

By John Lee.

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

(Source: Ministry of Transport)