World's Largest Airport, Absorb 200 Million Passengers

A huge modern airport will be built in Dubai and is expected to accommodate more than 200 million passengers each year.

Dubai Government approved the development plan in the world's largest airport. It is estimated that the airport will spend $ 34.5 billion worth of US

The first phase of construction of the airport called Al Maktoum International comprises the construction of runways and terminals to accommodate 120 million passengers. Including the construction of hangars for 100 Airbus A380 giant jetliner two levels.

For comparison, the busiest airport in the world today is the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Atlanta, United States. Last year, the airport serving 94.4 million passengers.

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said the first phase of construction will last for 6-8 years.

"The development includes two runways and two hangars, each accommodating dozens of aircraft," he said as published News.

The airport will be put into use after five parallel runways successfully completed and can be used simultaneously. In addition, operators will build a gate large enough to use hundreds of wide-bodied aircraft.

Existing airports in Dubai before, Dubai World Central, opened in 2010 with a single runway in the desert south of Dubai city center.

Currently, the international airport is the busiest airport of Dubai is the seventh in the world. A total of 66.4 million passengers in and out of this airport. Currently the airport is also being expanded. The new terminal is planned next year will be re-opened.

The company is owned by Dubai ruler Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will organize the garden and the resort for $ 2.9 billion near the airport. Everything is preparation for the implementation of the 2020 World Cup taking place in Dubai.

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