Name of the Project
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) runway project.
Location
Nairobi, Kenya.
Client
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).
Project Description
The KAA plans to build a second runway at JKIA to transform the airport into a world-class facility. The new runway is designed to ease pressure on the existing runway and nearly double the movement of aircraft from 25 to 45 an hour. According to the design, the new Category 2 runway conforms to international standards and will be 4.8 km long and 75 m wide.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The project is expected to start construction in June 2018..
Latest Developments
KAA is a negotiating with the African Development Bank for funding and is also looking for consultants to review the design of the project, supervise its construction and act as the contract administrator.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, tel +254 020 6822111/6611000 or email talk2us@kaa.go.ke.