BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 23. The Antalya Airport in southern Türkiye is undergoing a major expansion to meet growing demand for air travel, a draft environmental and social review released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said, Trend reports.
The report outlines that the first phase of the project will include new hangar zones, apron and taxiways, expanded terminals, upgraded wastewater treatment facilities, and the demolition of an existing fuel storage site. The total development area will cover approximately 1.38 million square meters. While most of the land belongs to the General Directorate of State Airports of Türkiye (DHMI), the construction of hangars (116.1 hectares) required the purchase of land from private owners.
The project is described as a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and increasing the airport’s annual passenger capacity from 35 million to more than 80 million by 2040. Expansion plans include the construction of new terminals, modernization of existing facilities, and upgrades to both ground and airfield infrastructure.
The review says that the initiative will help relieve current congestion at Antalya Airport and accommodate future growth driven by tourism, trade, and regional connectivity.
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