Studies Completed for New International Airport in Beni Abbès, Algeria

The technical studies for the future national and international airport in Beni Abbès, Algeria, have been finalized and submitted to the Caisse nationale d’équipement pour le développement (CNED) for review and approval. This marks a significant step forward in the project, which aims to strengthen the airport network in the southwest of the country. The studies were conducted in accordance with regulatory procedures.

The new airport will be located in the Z’ghmara region, approximately 40 km southwest of Beni Abbès, near the RN 6A highway that connects the southwest of the country to the north. A total of 3,430 hectares of land has been allocated for the project, which will feature a range of facilities, including a control tower, security and firefighting buildings, and a central power station.

The airport's site will cover an area of 90,775 m², with 13,816 m² of built-up area, 19,305 m² dedicated to parking and roads, and 9,212 m² reserved for green spaces. The project also includes administrative areas to house various services, such as security, customs, and airline offices. Additionally, the airport will feature common facilities, meteorological offices, and a cargo hangar.

The airport will be equipped with a fuel depot, complete with storage tanks and a pumping station, as well as facilities necessary for passenger reception and platform operation. The project is designed to complement existing airports in the region, including those in Béchar, Tindouf, Adrar, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, and Timimoun. This development is expected to enhance air transport infrastructure in the southwest.

According to Hachemi Azzouz, responsible for airport infrastructure at the Direction des travaux publics (DTP), the technical dossier has been completed and transmitted to the CNED in accordance with regulatory procedures. The next steps involve financing and launching the construction of basic infrastructure for the future airport platform.

The project is being driven by the Etablissement de gestion des services aéroportuaires d’Oran (EGSA-Oran), which is involved in the development of the airport. The new facility will provide a range of services, including passenger and cargo handling, and will play a key role in supporting economic growth in the region.

The completion of the technical studies marks a significant milestone in the development of the new international airport in Beni Abbès. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and will help to improve air transport infrastructure in the southwest of Algeria.

Key points

• The new airport will be located in the Z’ghmara region, approximately 40 km southwest of Beni Abbès.
• A total of 3,430 hectares of land has been allocated for the project.
• The airport's site will cover an area of 90,775 m².