Gwadar’s New International Airport Officially Opens
— January 21, 2025
GWADAR (AIA) The New Gwadar International Airport Project (NGIAP), a flagship initiative under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has officially been fully operationalised.
The airport boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, designed to handle an annual capacity of 400,000 passengers. Its 3.6-kilometre runway can accommodate large aircraft, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
Equipped with a modern air traffic control system, advanced navigational aids, cutting-edge security measures, and enhanced passenger facilities, the airport sets new standards for air travel in the region.
Strategically located in Gwadar, Balochistan, the airport spans over 4,300 acres. The project was completed at a cost of $246 million, with funding provided by the Government of Pakistan, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, and grants from the Sultanate of Oman and China.