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Covering 24km2, the facility has been designed to handle 15 million passengers annually, with infrastructure capable of accommodating the world’s largest aircraft, the Airbus A380
The USD 1.3bn Benghazi International Airport project, part of Libya’s Vision 2030, is slated for completion in 2026. Described as one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure developments, the airport is being delivered by Libya’s National Development Agency in partnership with Global Builders Company (NDA).
Covering 24km2, the facility has been designed to handle 15 million passengers annually, with infrastructure capable of accommodating the world’s largest aircraft, the Airbus A380. The new terminal will span 125,000m2, supported by a VIP terminal, cargo hub, as well as a 3.8-km runway, said to be the longest in North Africa.
Conceptualized by NRY Architects , the airport’s sweeping rooflines are intended to evoke the form of Libya’s deserts and the flow of the Mediterranean. The project is generating over 2,500 jobs, engaging international teams from 12 countries. Yet, according to the partners, employment, training and service opportunities are being created for Libyans.
Spearheading this transformation is Mahmud Elforjani, executive director of the NDA, who said that the new Benghazi International Airport is not just a gateway to the world; it’s a gateway to Libya’s future. This project will catalyze trade, tourism, and economic development, while showcasing the immense potential of our people and our geography.”
This airport represents one of over 150 strategic projects currently underway as part of Vision 2030 Libya, the country’s development plan focused on building a diversified, sustainable and inclusive economy. The initiative is structured around three core pillars: a flourishing society, a balanced economy, and a state for the people – with infrastructure playing a pivotal role.
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The airport will connect with Benghazi’s growing Juliana Free Zone and Port, which are currently being modernized to support multimodal trade. This infrastructure is part of a broader logistics vision that includes trans-Saharan trade routes, economic free zones, and improved transportation links to sub-Saharan Africa.
