New Greenfield Airport to Handle 1.6 Million Passengers Annually

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday reviewed a number of major aviation development projects with a delegation of the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), led by Director General Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed.

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• For Hyderabad Airport, the PAA proposed extending the existing 7, 000-foot runway to 11, 500 feet and upgrading other aviation infrastructure.
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• The provincial administration was additionally asked to consider participation through a public-private partnership.
• Murad directed provincial departments to coordinate with the PAA and resolve land, connectivity and other problems to facilitate the projects.

Notably, the session focused on the proposed Greenfield Airport in Sukkur, modernization of Jinnah International Airport Karachi, upgradation of Hyderabad Airport and development of the Civil Aviation Training Institute (CATI) Hyderabad into an aviation university. South Air Launches New Route.

Notably, the PAA briefed the chief minister on the proposed Sukkur airport. It is planned to serve Upper Sindh and surrounding areas with an annual capacity of up to 1.6 million passengers. The project would additionally provide an alternative airport for flights diverted from Karachi.

Notably, the authority remarked around 3, 000 acres would be required for the project and sought the Sindh government's assistance with land acquisition, road connectivity and other provincial matters. The provincial administration was additionally asked to consider participation through a public-private partnership.

For Hyderabad Airport, the PAA proposed extending the existing 7, 000-foot runway to 11, 500 feet and upgrading other aviation infrastructure. The project is intended to improve regional connectivity and provide another alternative for diverted flights. Fly Jinnah Launches Direct Flights from Karachi to Riyadh.

Murad directed provincial departments to coordinate with the PAA and resolve land, connectivity and other problems to facilitate the projects. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

Taken together, the developments around new Greenfield Airport to Handle 1.6 Million Passengers Annually point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.