The implementation of the world’s largest airport project in Saudi Arabia takes shape as firms submit runway prequalification forms. The project is being overseen by the King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC), which is also backed up by the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to ensure its implementation. KSIADC has noted that it has received prequalification from firms seeking a contract to develop King Salman Airport’s third runway. The scope of implementation on the contract also entails the construction of taxiways at the airport.
Once completed, the third runway will add to the existing two runways at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The King Khalid International Airport is expected to eventually become part of the world’s largest airport once completed. KSIADC prequalified companies last year in September for various construction works in the airport. These include main engineering, procurement, construction packages (EPC), early and enabling works, and specialist systems and integration. The prequalification also entailed work on special systems, material and equipment, engineering, and design, among others.
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The Scope of Implementation on the World’s Largest Airport Project
The project’s scope of implementation has brought on board various local and international-based companies. Foster+Partners is on deck in designing the master plan for the world’s largest airport project. These entail the terminals, six runways, and a multi-asset real estate area. Furthermore, US-based Jacobs is expected to provide specialist consultancy services for the master plan. They are also expected to provide the design of the new runways. UK-based Mace is part of the fold as it was awarded the delivery partner role on the project. Local firm Nera was awarded the airspace design consultancy contract.
The scale of the King Salman International Airport covers an area of 57 square kilometers. This allows for six parallel runways, including the existing terminals at King Khalid International Airport. Moreover, it includes 12 sq. kilometers of airport support facilities, recreational facilities, and other logistics. Once completed in 2030, it will be the world’s largest operating airport by capacity, according to GlobalData. The airport will be able to accommodate up to 120 million passengers by 2030, expected to rise to 185 million by 2050.
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