PREMIUM Why State abandoned plans for second JKIA runway Earlier upgrade plan included construction of second runway to support expected rise in aircraft movements. Business 20 min ago
This is a U-turn from the earlier upgrade plan, which included the construction of a new terminal that will improve JKIA’s capacity to over 22 million passengers annually, and a second runway to support the expected rise in aircraft movements at the country’s main airport.
Photo credit: Francis Nderitu | Nation Media Group The consultant contracted to develop the masterplan warned that the airport can still operate with the current runway, but this will not be possible beyond 2029, urging the construction of a second runway.
Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Davies Chirchir says the current runway adequately serves the airport and a second one will not be needed in the short term, making it unnecessary to spend borrowed money on it.
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