The King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC), one of the companies of the Public Investment Fund, has partnered with four architectural and engineering firms – Jacobs, Mace, Nera and Foster + Partners – to develop the King Salman International Airport (KSIA).
One of the largest airports in the world
The airport’s master plan covers an area of 57 km2which includes multiple terminals, six runways and a multi-asset real estate area. As a result, KSIA is expected to be one of the largest airports in the world and is expected to welcome 100 million passengers when it opens in 2030. With sustainability at its core, the airport will be designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification and will have a variety of sustainable features including being powered by renewable energy. The airport will also feature shopping and entertainment options.
King Salman Airport Master Plan
Engineering firm Jacobs will provide consultancy services for the airport’s detailed master plan and the design of the new runways. Consultancy and construction company Mace will design and build the project, while technical aviation solutions provider Nera will oversee the design of the airspace to increase air traffic efficiency and improve operations using the latest technologies.
As previously agreed, the architectural firm Foster + Partners will design the airport’s master plan. The airport’s design is expected to capture the essence of Riyadh and reflect Saudi culture.
Marco Mejia, Acting CEO of KSIADC, said: “We are committed to building an airport that will be a benchmark in the world of aviation. It will provide the domestic and international connectivity that the city of Riyadh needs to achieve and drive the economic, commercial and tourism growth envisaged in Vision 2030.”
“These four companies will work with the Saudi and international talent we have brought together. They will be an important addition to our team in building King Salman International Airport and creating a new passenger experience.”
Click here to view Foster + Partners’ design vision for the new King Salman International Airport.
