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Cairo International Airport

Client	Cairo Airport Company, Arabic Republic of Egypt
Building Management	Dar Al-Handasah, Cairo
Architect	NACO, The Hague, Engineering Consultant Group
Structural Engineer	NACO, The Hague, Engineering Consultant Group
Built-up Area	160,000 m2
Start Construction	2004
Completion Project	2007

Project description

Design and construction of Terminal Building 3 to expand Cairo International Airport in Egypt. The terminal building will be capable of handling 11 million passenger per annum. The project also includes the design and construction of airside facilities such as passenger boarding bridges, fuelling, pre-conditioned air and power supply for aircraft.

Special details

• The project is partly financed by the World Bank.
• The baggage handling system includes safety checks and storage.
• The airside facilities are also suitable for  A380 aircraft.
• The desert climate requires extra attention for climate control inside the building.

Involvement Deerns

Draft and final design of mechanical, electrical en transport installations. Deerns was also responsible for tender documents, tendering and assistance during construction. Important issues are airport related special systems, aircraft gate services and climate control.