Airport Modernization Program

The Airport Modernization Program (AMP) is the most important national development project undertaken in the Kingdom’s civil aviation sector. This program included several strategic development projects that transformed the airport into one of the most modern boutique airports in the Gulf. These projects also enabled the Airport to solidify its position as a national and regional gateway.

The AMP was implemented in two phases with Phase 1 construction commencing in April 2016 and concluding in July 2020 and operation starting on 28 January 2021. Phase 2 commenced shortly thereafter and completed in June 2022.. As part of the Phase I modernization program, a new 210,000 m ² passenger terminal building was constructed. This state-of-the-art facility not only increased the airport’s capacity to 14 million Annual Passengers (MAP) per year, but it significantly improved airport passenger experience. A new pier which connects to the new passenger terminal building has been constructed as part of the Phase 2 modernization program.

The AMP will contribute to the realization of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 by laying the foundation for a more sustainable and diversified economy.

Breakdown of the key components or phases of the project

1- Terminal Buildings

Phase 1:

210,000 m² passenger terminal building that features premium check-in halls, passport control booths, E-gates, security lanes, 9,000 m² of duty-free retail space, premium lounges.New passenger terminal Apron capable of accommodating 24 MARS positions.Installation of specialty systems such as baggage handling systems, security screening systems, building management systems, firefighting alarm system, district cooling, horizontal and vertical transportation systems, passenger loading bridges, and a globally integrated ICT systems.Installation of a terminal apron fuel hydrant  system.

Support and Ancillary Facilities
New 10,000 m² Central Utilities Plant, New Fire Station, New Super Gate. New landside commercial zone development and a new airside hotel.

Phase 2:

• Demolition of the old passenger terminal building.
• New Pier that connects to the new passenger terminal building.
• New passenger terminal apron capable of accommodating new large aircraft such as the A380.

2- Airfield Improvements
New taxiway systems that connect the new passenger terminal building with the existing airfield system.New Airside circulation and perimeter roadway networks that tie into existing networks.

3- Support and Ancillary Facilities
New VIP and general aviation Terminal.

4- Infrastructure
110,000 m² of at grade and above ground parking capable of accommodating 7,000 spaces.New landside access system that ties into the existing systems.

5-Utilities
Site wide utilities including drainage, water and wastewater and fire systems within the passenger terminal and apron areas.

 

Phase 1: July 28, 2020 (Operational on January 28, 2021)

Phase 2: June 29, 2022 (DLP until June 29, 2024)

City of Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain