BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 7
By Elnur Baghishov – Trend:
The number of passengers transported through the Persian Gulf International Airport in the Bushehr Province (southern Iran) increased by 12 percent, during the first six months of the current Iranian year (March 21 through September 22, 2021), compared to the same period last Iranian year, as was reflected in the statistics of Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company (IAC), Trend reports.
According to the statistics, a total of298,946 passengers were transported through the airport over 6 months. Meanwhile, in the same period last Iranian year, the figure stood at 267,941 passengers.
The Persian Gulf International Airport received 3,540 passenger planes within six months, which is an increase of 24 percent, compared to the same period last Iranian year. During the same period last Iranian year, the airport received 2,850 passenger planes.
"Moreover, 2,010 tons of cargo were transported through this airport in 6 months. Cargo transportation increased by 15 percent, compared to the same period last Iranian year. Thus, 1,750 tons of cargo were transported through the airport in the same period last Iranian year," the statistics said.
Reportedly, the Persian Gulf International Airport covers an area of about 700 hectares and can receive more than 1 million passengers a year.
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