The Imminent Opening Of Nasiriyah International Airport After The Completion Of The Final Stages Of Rehabilitation.
Money and Business Economy News – Baghdad The Ministry of Transport will soon officially open Nasiriyah International Airport, after the rehabilitation work on its various components and main facilities has reached its final stages.
The director of the ministry’s media office, Maitham Al-Safi, explained that the engineering and technical teams are continuing to work at an increasing pace to complete the remaining sections of the rehabilitation work, especially the air navigation systems and devices, and the communications and safety systems, in preparation for entering the trial operation phase in the next few months.
He stated that the airport represents a strategic addition to the network of operating airports in the country, as it will serve Dhi Qar and the neighboring governorates, which will contribute effectively to relieving pressure on other airports, as well as supporting tourism, religious and commercial activity and opening up broad and wide horizons for businessmen and investment funds to enter the governorate.
Al-Safi explained that the civil works on the main runway and aircraft parking areas are largely complete, while the passenger terminals and service buildings are nearing completion. Internal road networks and airport infrastructure are also nearing completion.
Currently, coordination is underway with relevant authorities to finalize accreditation and operational requirements in accordance with internationally recognized civil aviation standards.
He noted that the airport's operation will provide direct and indirect job opportunities for hundreds of residents of Dhi Qar Governorate, and will contribute to revitalizing the service and commercial sectors, in addition to strengthening air connectivity between southern Iraq and regional and international destinations.
The ministry's media office director noted that the final opening date for the airport will be officially announced after all technical tests and operational safety requirements are completed, ensuring its readiness to operate at full capacity. He described the airport as one of the most important strategic projects through which the government hopes to strengthen the infrastructure of the air transport sector, in addition to supporting economic development plans in the governorates. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65974