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Egypt transforms Sinai's aviation network to boost development and connectivity
via Egypt Today7 min read
Egypt is undertaking a significant transformation of its aviation network across the Sinai Peninsula, aiming to establish it as a connected development hub. This initiative involves the construction, modernization, and expansion of airports to serve tourism, logistics, national security, and global connectivity. Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, the primary global gateway, is undergoing upgrades to enhance passenger flow, operational capacity, and safety, including new logistics facilities, security infrastructure, and modernized technical systems. St. Catherine Airport is being reconstructed as a specialized hub for religious, cultural heritage, and eco-tourism, featuring a new runway, apron, and passenger terminal designed for 600 passengers per hour. El Arish International Airport in North Sinai is being reactivated and repositioned as a strategic gateway for recovery, logistics, and development, with trial operations already underway and a new passenger terminal under construction. Taba International Airport, near Egypt's eastern borders, is also receiving upgrades to infrastructure and navigation systems to strengthen its role in regional tourism and cross-border access. Additionally, smaller facilities like El Tor and Bardawil airports are being improved to extend aviation coverage across the peninsula. These airport developments are integrated with broader infrastructure projects, including tunnels, roads, and urban developments, to physically and economically con
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