Last Updated 14 years ago by Kenya Engineer
Kenya’s main gateway, the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will from June next year see to the construction a second runaway.JKIA has been undergoing expansion works estimated to cost over Sh85.2 billion.
The runway whose design started in August this year can currently accommodate over 80,000 landings and take-offs a year but at the moment the number is only 60,000.It will be equipped with advanced technology making it possible for planes to land even in bad weather. The current runway which is 4,117m is paved in asphalt and Instrument Landing System equipped.
The expansion project will double the current size of JKIA from 25,662m² to 55,222m² with the new Terminal, Greenfield building. Aircraft parking, which has been a major problem in the past, will be improved by an increase in apron space from 200,000m² to over 300,000m², and also additional taxiways will be constructed.
The whole project was been divided into three phases to avoid disrupting the airport’s operations. In subsequent phases the airport is set to have a new parking lot to accommodate 1,500 cars, airfield lighting and apron flood lights. Parking stands will be increased to accommodate 43 aircraft from the current 23.
The first phase of the project started in September 2006 and was completed in mid-2008. It was expected to complete in 2007, but there was a delay. The first phase involved a taxiway, apron construction, civil works for the new terminal building, extension of the fuel hydrant system and fencing.
The project is being funded by the government together with the World. In addition, European Investment Bank and Agence Francaise de Development will provide $186m.
In August 2006 the KAA signed a contract worth $38m (2.6bn Kenyan Shillings) with Wu Yi Co of China for the expansion project construction work.
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