- PIA will deploy personnel and equipment this week.
- The airport will waive fees for the first year of PIA.
- It is built with a Chinese investment of 246 million dollars.
KARACHI: The much-awaited new Gwadar international airport will be inaugurated on December 30, following the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to sources.
The national airline, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), will operate the airport’s first commercial flight, marking a major milestone in regional connectivity.
Final preparations are underway, with a recent five-hour meeting between PIA and the Airports Authority to finalize key operational matters.
Sources revealed that PIA will deploy essential personnel and equipment, including registration systems, in the coming days to ensure smooth operations from day one.
The airport, built with $246 million of Chinese investment, is expected to boost trade and tourism in the region. For the first year, no fees will be charged to PIA, a gesture aimed at promoting operational stability.
Equipped with a large runway and an advanced terminal building, the airport is capable of accommodating all types of large aircraft.
The airport is expected to significantly boost trade and economic development in the region, positioning Gwadar as a key hub for trade and connectivity.
