SCC discusses establishing new airport in the Emirate

Sharjah24: His Excellency Jassim Mohammed Al Naqbi, Member of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC), confirmed that the Council discussed the strategic direction of the Sharjah International Airport Authority during its 15th session, held as part of the second ordinary term of the eleventh legislative cycle.

New Airport Considered

Al Naqbi stated that several members raised questions regarding the Authority’s policy, highlighting the Council's interest in supporting the airport’s continued success. One of the key points raised was a proposal to conduct a full feasibility study on building a new international airport in another part of the emirate. This would be a long-term strategic move to address potential limitations in future capacity and the impact of surrounding urban development.

Expansion vs. Relocation

Speaking to “Sharjah24”, Al Naqbi explained that members also questioned the economic, technical, and logistical reasons for prioritizing expansion of the current airport over constructing a new one. He inquired whether a comprehensive impact study had been carried out for both options, adding that a new airport could present an opportunity to establish an integrated airport city, enhancing Sharjah’s position in economic, tourism, and logistics sectors, and elevating the travel experience to global standards.