Airports in Jeddah, Madinah and Tabuk are to be expanded at a cost of SR30 billion ($8 billion) to meet the growing number of passengers and the requirements of two new domestic private airlines, according to the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA).

The new expansion projects will enable these airports to cope up with fast developments taking place in the aviation industry and enhance their capabilities to serve as a major hub in the region.
The Civil Aviation Authority has already launched a $1.5 billion expansion for Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport, which is designed to accommodate the world’s largest aircraft, including A380s and increase the airport’s annual capacity to 21 million passengers.
The airport expansion involves the construction of two new terminals and renovation of the existing south terminal, a new concourse with 25 gates, three connector buildings and an extensive upgrade of landside and airside infrastructure facilities.
Plans also include the upgradation of Prince Muhammad bin Abdul Aziz Airport in Madinah into an international airport.
There are also plans to establish another international airport at King Abdullah Economic City in Rabigh, 200 km north of Jeddah.