Latakia International Airport Rehabilitation

About the Project

A project to rehabilitate Latakia International Airport in Latakia Governorate and return it to service for flights and passengers. It is carried out by the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport as part of a national plan to restore the readiness of Syrian airports and develop their infrastructure, strengthening links between Syrian regions and the regional and international air transport network.

Scope of Works

• Rehabilitating the airport's buildings, facilities, equipment and systems.
• Raising technical and operational readiness in line with safety requirements and approved civil aviation standards.

Milestones

• August 2026: the Authority announced implementation steps starting with an assessment of the airport's technical and operational condition and needs, leading to an integrated plan to rehabilitate its facilities and systems.
• 27–28 September 2026: start of rehabilitation works announced; technical teams began work and the project moved into implementation.

Current Stage

The project is under implementation. The reopening date will be announced once the works are completed and the airport's full readiness is verified.