King Salman International Airport (KSIA), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has officially begun construction of its third runway, marking a significant milestone in the airport’s airfield development. This key component of the KSIA Master Plan reflects steady progress in enhancing operational readiness and preparing the airport to meet long-term growth in air traffic demand. Delivered in collaboration with FCC Construcción SA and Al-Mabani General Contractors Company, the runway has been designed in line with Riyadh’s prevailing wind patterns to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operations in all conditions.
Once completed, the 4,200-metre runway will include multiple access taxiways to support smooth aircraft movement and improved traffic flow. Current capacity at KSIA stands at 65 aircraft movements per hour, with projections rising to 85 movements per hour following operational enhancements and the introduction of the third runway. Acting CEO Marco Mejia described the project as a pivotal step in delivering world-class infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, and enabling unconstrained long-haul connectivity.
King Salman International Airport is a strategic national project supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s ambition to position Riyadh as a leading global aviation hub. Located on the existing King Khalid International Airport site, the development will span 57 square kilometres and include three new terminals, six runways, logistics facilities, and residential and leisure assets. Designed to accommodate 100 million passengers and over two million tons of cargo annually by 2030, this phase strengthens KSIA’s international connectivity and reinforces Riyadh’s role as a globally connected aviation gateway.
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