This African airport could be the world’s biggest
Ethiopia is building a massive new airport which is projected to become Africa’s largest and one of the busiest in the world.
The £5 billion project, named "Mega Airport City," will be located near Bishoftu in central Ethiopia, about 25 miles from the capital, Addis Ababa.
The airport is expected to welcome up to 110 million passengers every year.
The project, led by Ethiopian Airlines in partnership with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants, includes a state-of-the-art terminal and four runways.
Construction is expected to be completed by 2029.
According to Ethiopian Airlines’ chief executive, Mesfin Tasew, the airport will “enhance connectivity” and “drive economic growth” while focusing on environmental sustainability.
Addis Ababa’s current airport, Bole International, is one of the highest in the world, situated 2,334 meters above sea level.
The new facility aims to ease congestion at Bole and support Ethiopia’s growing role in global aviation.
The "Mega Airport City" project is part of Ethiopia’s broader plans to boost its economy and position itself as a key hub for air travel in Africa. The airport will also help the country attract more international business and tourism.
The airport could rival major global hubs like Dubai and Heathrow once it begins operations.
Source: Global South World
