AL-JOUF — The brand new Al-Jouf Worldwide Airport started operations on Wednesday, marking the complete switch of flights from the previous airport to the brand new facility, which is operated underneath the Second Airports Cluster.
The brand new airport has an annual capability of 1.6 million passengers, in comparison with roughly 175,000 passengers on the earlier airport, representing development of greater than 800%.
The passenger terminal, designed in accordance with the newest worldwide requirements, spans 24,000 sq. meters.
It consists of 16 check-in counters, two of that are self-service, 11 departure and arrival gates, 5 twin passport management platforms, and 648 parking areas.
Tuesday marked the departure of the ultimate flight from the earlier airport, arriving from Riyadh.
The airport additionally options sensory rooms devoted to serving vacationers with autism spectrum dysfunction, along with providers tailor-made for folks with disabilities and related circumstances. Business areas cowl a complete space of 1,700 sq. meters, reflecting efforts to offer an inclusive journey surroundings.
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The terminal design incorporates the heritage id of Al-Jouf Area and consists of roughly 5,000 sq. meters of inexperienced areas adorned with olive bushes, for which the area is thought.
Tuesday marked the departure of the ultimate flight from the earlier airport, arriving from Riyadh, signaling the top of its operational part. The transition to the brand new worldwide airport was carried out in coordination with all related authorities underneath a complete plan to make sure easy operations.
