Hurghada International Airport Expansion

Location: Hurghada, Egypt

Project Owner: Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation

Main Contractor: Al Marasam International for Development

Project Consultant: Dar Al Handasah

The airport required expansion due to rapidly growing passenger numbers. The development includes a new terminal facility and a second runway to accommodate increased traffic at this popular tourist destination.

The new terminal represents an investment of $300 million with planned completion in 2012/2013. It will serve both international and domestic flights with an annual capacity of 7.5 million passengers across three levels covering 90,000 square meters.

Terminal Features:

• 9 contact gates (5 single, 4 double passenger loading bridges)
• 72 check-in counters plus out-gauge counter
• 18 departure and 16 arrival passport control booths
• 9 baggage claim carrousels and 6 outbound baggage systems
• 5-level security control system

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