Damascus Mezzeh Airport Begins Rehabilitation for Civilian Use

Rehabilitation work has officially commenced at Mezzeh Airport in the Syrian capital, Damascus, marking the start of a strategic transition to convert the facility from a military installation into a civilian airport. The project aims to ultimately reclassify the site as a limited-use civilian facility.

According to available information, the primary objective of this transformation is to dedicate the airport to private and executive aviation. By repurposing the site, authorities intend to establish it as a specialized destination for such flights within Damascus. This initiative is part of broader ongoing efforts to develop the infrastructure and service facilities linked to the country’s air transport sector.

The current phase represents the initial step in a technical and engineering process designed to re-equip the airport’s infrastructure to meet the standards required for civilian operations. There is a specific emphasis on addressing the needs of the private and executive aviation sector, which has seen an increasing demand in key areas. As of now, no further details have been announced regarding a formal timeline for the completion of these rehabilitation phases or the commencement of actual operations under the airport’s new identity.

This shift marks a notable development in the landscape of Syrian aviation. It is expected that the conversion of Mezzeh Airport will assist in alleviating pressure on Damascus International Airport while providing additional options for private and business aviation. The transition aligns with broader national objectives to modernize and develop airport infrastructure throughout Syria.

Source: Syria Focus Arabic