The ongoing construction of Korhogo and San-Pedro Airports in Côte D’Ivoire is reportedly 90% Complete.
This was recently revealed by the country’s Ministry of Transport led by Minister Amadou Koné. According to the latter, however, the project is behind schedule as it was supposed to be delivered by the end of November 2023.
Noteworthy, the project for the construction of Korhogo and San-Pedro Airports in Côte D’Ivoire is part of the government’s plan to improve the country’s infrastructure by Jan 2024. This is when the next African Cup of Nations (CAN) will be hosted in Côte d’Ivoire.
The two airports will thus be critical in the facilitation of mobility for football players and fanatics during this great continental football event.
Scope of the Korhogo and San-Pedro Airports renovation project
At Korhogo Airport, the scope of the project covers among other works, the construction of a new terminal, the development of vehicle parking, parking areas and internal roads.
Serving Korhogo, a city in the northern region of Ivory Coast, Korhogo Airport is the country’s fifth biggest airport.
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On the other hand, the scope of works in San Pedro airport includes the construction of a new R+1 type terminal on a 3000 m2+ piece of land. The project also involves the rehabilitation of the airport’s landing strip, the construction of a car park, and the installation of night lighting and ILS installations.
Other airports undergoing renovations in Côte D’Ivoire
In preparations for the upcoming CAN event, the government is not only constructing the Korhogo and San-Pedro Airports. The Séguéla, Kong and Félix Houphouët-Boigny airports in Abidjan are also undergoing renovations.
Also known as Port Bouët Airport, Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport is the largest airport in Côte D’Ivoire. It is connected to Europe, and many destinations within the rest of Africa and the Middle East.
