Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al Jouf, inaugurated the new Al Jouf International Airport in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia. Part of the Kingdom’s aviation infrastructure development programme, the airport can handle more than 1.6 million passengers annually and aims to strengthen regional air connectivity and improve passenger services.
The airport includes a new 24,000-square-metre terminal with 16 check-in counters, 11 arrival and departure gates and five passport-control counters, supporting smoother operations and an improved travel experience, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
General Authority of Civil Aviation President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej said the project supports the Aviation Programme under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
He added that the opening reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to developing air transport and improving infrastructure efficiency in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Trial operations are scheduled to begin in February after the necessary operational and technical tests are completed.
The inauguration was attended by Al Jouf Governor Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor Prince Mutaib bin Mishaal bin Badr bin Saud, Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser and other officials.
Cluster2 Airports CEO Eng. Ali Masrahi said the airport is a significant addition to the regional airport network, supporting economic and tourism activity and improving the region’s connectivity. He said the project incorporates environmental sustainability practices through energy-saving solutions and greater operational efficiency, in line with sustainable development goals.
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