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King Salman International Airport, Saudi Arabia – update

Artists impression of King Salman International Airport

29th May 2026

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
King Salman International Airport.

Location
Saudi Arabia.

Project Owner/s
Public Investment Fund (PIC).

Project Description
King Salman International Airport is expected to be one of the world’s biggest airports covering 57 km2, allowing for six parallel runways and including the existing terminals named after King Khalid.

The airport will also include 12 km2 of airport support facilities, residential and recreational facilities, retail outlets and other logistics real estate. 

The airport aims to accommodate up to 120-million travellers by 2030 and 185-million travellers, with the capacity to process 3.5-million tons of cargo, by 2050.

The airport will be powered by renewable energy.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed by 2030.

Latest Developments
The project has entered a new delivery phase, with runway works, terminal procurement and supporting infrastructure progressing simultaneously. 

Construction is focusing on the third runway and several supporting infrastructure packages.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
FCC Construcción and Almabani General Contractors (airside works).

Contact Details for Project Information
PIC, email info@pif.gov.sa.

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