Statements by the Minister of Civil Aviation Regarding the Actual Operation of the New Passenger Terminal at Borg El Arab Airport

Dr. Sameh Al-Hafni, Minister of Civil Aviation, confirmed that the actual commencement of operation of the new Passenger Terminal No. (2) at Borg El Arab Airport represents a qualitative step to enhance economic and tourism development, as this building is considered a new icon in the city of Alexandria and the North Coast area. The project was implemented through Egyptian-Japanese investment cooperation through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Al-Hafni indicated that the airport expansion reflects the ambitious vision of the Egyptian state to meet the needs of rapid growth in the number of passengers, as the total capacity of the airport will reach 6 million passengers annually. He explained that the new building represents a launch toward the path of sustainability and a promising beginning for the eco-friendly Egyptian airports system.

He added that the development and expansion projects carried out at the airport are in line with the state’s plan to enhance economic development and increase tourist flow to the North Coast region. The project relies on reducing carbon emissions and generating electricity through solar energy, and includes the latest technical and technological technologies available in the field of airports at the world level.

The Minister of Civil Aviation also indicated that the development of Borg El Arab International Airport comes at the forefront of the development projects implemented by the Ministry, within the framework of its plan to support the development of the infrastructure of the Egyptian airports system and increase its efficiency and capacities. This development aims to improve the level of services provided to passengers, which enhances the capabilities of airports and encourages private sector participation and the exploitation of promising investment and tourism opportunities in this region. This is expected to increase the volume of tourism and travel movement and operating rates during the coming period, by establishing advanced infrastructure that complies with international environmental standards.

The Minister of Civil Aviation Praises the Efforts of Developing Borg El Arab Airport

The Minister of Civil Aviation expressed thanks to all former ministers of civil aviation and former company presidents for their sincere efforts that resulted in the emergence of the new passenger terminal development project in the civilized form that befits Egypt’s status. He also thanked the company implementing the project, and all the relevant agencies working at the airport, expressing his appreciation to Pilot Montasser Manaa for his great efforts during the past period, as he witnessed all stages of construction and development of the new building.

In a statement, Engineer Ayman Fawzi Arab, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation, confirmed that Borg El Arab International Airport recently witnessed comprehensive development and expansion operations, which included the completion of the inauguration of a new eco-friendly passenger terminal, the first of its kind in Egypt, with a capacity of 4.8 million passengers. He pointed out that there are ongoing development operations for Passenger Terminal No. (1), whose current capacity reaches 1.2 million passengers annually.

The Chairman of the Airports Holding Company added that the new building will place Egyptian airports on the map of eco-friendly airports, which supports global trends toward building green and sustainable airports to reduce carbon emissions. He confirmed the commitment of the Egyptian Airports Administration to preserving the environment, in accordance with the civil aviation sector strategy to achieve sustainable development goals.

Arab highlighted that the project enhances the status of Borg El Arab Airport as a regional hub for air transport in the Alexandria area, noting that the new building reflects their determination to complete the development projects of the Egyptian airports system to increase development rates in various governorates, with a focus on sustainability standards to achieve high efficiency in the airports sector, keeping pace with the increasing and expected growth in air transport movement.

Development of the New Passenger Terminal No. (2) at Borg El Arab Airport

Engineer Ayman Fawzi Arab confirmed that the new Passenger Terminal No. (2) represents an important step toward enhancing the efficiency of our airports’ infrastructure and increasing the capacity of Borg El Arab Airport to accommodate the increasing number of passengers, which enhances its status as a regional hub for air transport in the Alexandria area. He explained that the airport expansion reflects the Ministry’s developmental efforts to meet the rapid growth in the number of passengers, praising the design and equipping capabilities of the building which was carried out according to the latest international technical and technological systems, while taking into account environmental aspects to achieve sustainability and comprehensive development.

He also referred to the use of eco-friendly technologies such as solar energy and energy-saving lighting systems to rationalize energy consumption. He pointed out that the new building reflects their commitment to completing the development projects of the Egyptian airports system to increase development rates in various governorates, with a focus on sustainability standards and reducing carbon emissions, which achieves high efficiency for the airports sector keeping pace with the expected growth in air transport movement.

An Illustrative Presentation on the Building’s Capabilities

The tour included an illustrative presentation by Engineer Ahmed Al-Sayed, Head of the Civil and Architectural Engineering Sector at the Egyptian Airports Company, where he reviewed the capabilities of the new Passenger Terminal No. (2) and the development and construction work carried out during the past period. He confirmed that these works will contribute to raising operational efficiency and improving services provided at the airport.

The building was designed using the latest global technologies in all systems used while taking into account all means of comfort for passengers and companions, to meet international standards. The new passenger terminal extends over a total area of 40,000 square meters, and includes the construction of a new tarmac with an area of 120,000 square meters to accommodate 16 medium-sized aircraft, which enhances the airport’s operational capabilities.

The airport also includes a car park that can accommodate 1,000 cars, 51 mini-buses, and 15 buses, in addition to a group of service buildings that include 3 electricity stations, a sewage treatment plant, a maintenance workshop for airport equipment, a water pumping station, and a water tank.

The New Passenger Terminal No. (2) at Borg El Arab Airport: A Model of Sustainability

The new Passenger Terminal No. (2) at Borg El Arab is considered the first eco-friendly building in Africa, as it was designed according to sustainable development strategies that include achieving Zero Power Consumption and zero carbon dioxide emissions during daytime hours. Consideration was also given to using spaces that rely on natural lighting alongside artificial lighting using LED technology, which contributes to saving energy and reducing pollution.

Advanced Design and Modern Facilities

The building includes an integrated services area, and relies on the latest technical and technological systems in the field of airport construction at the world level. It is operated using solar energy to meet 100% of electricity needs during the day, in addition to an eco-friendly LED lighting system and a VRV air conditioning system that reduces energy consumption.

The airport has also been equipped with modern fire alarm and firefighting systems, and advanced security systems. The building design relies on glass facades that allow natural light to pass through and reduce heat and noise, with the implementation of the inner ceiling work with a noise-proof system.

Main Components of the Building

The new building contains 40 check-in counters, 20 passport counters in the departure hall, 20 passport counters in the arrival hall, in addition to 5 baggage carousels in the arrival hall. It also includes a cargo village with a capacity of up to 10,000 tons annually.

There is also a modern camera monitoring room covering all locations inside the building, and an advanced baggage belt system containing two CTX devices, which is an advanced system for transferring passenger baggage safely and effectively.

Comfortable Waiting Area

An area has been designated for waiting for receiving and farewell passengers, extending over an area of 600 meters with a length of 26 meters, providing all means of comfort for passengers. This area includes places for cafeterias and restaurants, in addition to commercial areas to provide all necessary services for them.

This building represents a leading model in the field of sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector, which contributes to enhancing the status of Borg El Arab Airport as a distinguished destination for air transport.

Facilities of Borg El Arab International Airport

Borg El Arab Airport includes a cargo village extending over an area of 16,714 square meters, in addition to a group of spaces designated for use as shops, restaurants, and cafeterias, to meet the needs of travelers, receivers, and those bidding farewell.

Sustainable and Integrated Design

The building provides areas that rely on natural lighting alongside artificial lighting using LED technology, which contributes to saving energy consumption and reducing pollution. The building also contains an integrated services area and relies on the latest technical and technological systems in the field of airport construction at the world level.

Information about Passenger Terminal No. (1)

It is worth noting that Passenger Terminal No. (1) was inaugurated in 2010, and extends over an area of 24,000 square meters. This terminal includes an international departure hall, a transit corridor, an arrival hall, in addition to a baggage carousel area. It also contains temporary areas designated for receiving and bidding farewell to passengers, which enhances the travel experience at the airport.

This sustainable development and modern facilities at Borg El Arab Airport represent a step toward achieving a comprehensive vision to meet the needs of the increasing air transport movement.