Damascus - Syria
The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport in Syria has begun field work to rehabilitate Latakia International Airport, in preparation for resuming receiving flights and passengers as soon as possible. This step comes within a comprehensive national plan to develop the infrastructure of the Syrian airport system, consolidate state sovereignty over vital aviation facilities, and facilitate its connection to regional and international networks in a way that serves the national economy.

Official delivery and compliance with safety requirements

These field developments came after the authority announced on August 9 that it had officially taken over management of the airport. Rehabilitation operations are carried out in accordance with internationally approved safety, technical and operational readiness standards, provided that the official date for operation is set as soon as the procedures are fully verified and the navigation movement is safe.

An official statement defining the strategic vision

In the context of emphasizing the importance of this national project, the head of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport in Syria, Omar Al-Husri, explained the dimensions of the work plan, saying:
The restart of Latakia International Airport comes within a comprehensive national plan to restore the readiness of the Syrian airport system, develop its infrastructure, and consolidate state management of civil aviation facilities as part of Syria’s sovereign and strategic structure.

Implications of development for the Arab investor and traveler

The restart of Latakia Airport represents a new vital artery that facilitates the movement of travel and tourism towards the Syrian coast, and reduces the burdens of transportation on Arab expatriates and visitors. This step also enhances the stability of the air transport market in the region, and opens promising horizons for Arab investors to explore new opportunities in the hotel, real estate development, and logistics services sectors in conjunction with the recovery of infrastructure.