Cox’s Bazar Airport to be operational as International Airport in months: Afroza Khanam
In addition, a new international terminal building with a total floor area of 17,955 square meters has been constructed to support international flight operations.
Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Afroza Khanam today (15 April) said in parliament that it will take a few more months to fully launch international operations at Cox's Bazar Airport after its upgradation to international standards.
The minister said this while replying to a scripted question from ruling party lawmaker Shahjahan Chowdhury (Cox's Bazar-4) in the Jatiya Sangsad today.
The minister said that several key steps have already been taken to facilitate the commencement of international flights from the airport.
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To this end, certification has been obtained from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) after ensuring compliance with international rules, regulations, and operational suitability.
The runway of Cox's Bazar Airport has been extended from 9,000 feet to 10,700 feet towards the sea to ensure safe landing and takeoff of wide-body aircraft at full load, along with enhancing overall operational capacity.
In addition, a new international terminal building with a total floor area of 17,955 square meters has been constructed to support international flight operations.
The terminal, equipped with all necessary operational facilities, is currently undergoing testing and commissioning.
The minister said it will take a few more months to complete these processes and make the airport fully operational for international flights.
