Saudi Arabia’s Matarat Holding and the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) have issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of the new Taif International Airport under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

The project is being implemented on a build-transfer-operate (BTO) model with a term of 30 years, including the construction period.

In line with Vision 2030’s goals, the project aims to strengthen the kingdom’s position among the leading nations as a global logistics hub connecting three continents. 

The new airport will be located 21 km southeast of the existing Taif Airport, and on completion, it will able to accommodate 2.5 million passengers a year by 2030.

The proposed design features a runway with a full-length-parallel taxiway, that connects to a single commercial apron, said a statement from Matarat Holding. 

The new airport will boast a well-equipped commercial passenger terminal building along with facility buildings, utility networks, car parks, and access roads.