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New Islamabad International Airport

Islamabad International Airport is the third largest civil airport in Pakistan, it is located in Rawalpindi, in the province of Punjab. In fiscal year 2004-2005, over 2.8 million passengers used Islamabad International Airport. 23,436 aircraft movements were registered.The airfield is shared with the transport and liaison squadrons of the Pakistan Air Force.

The airport is actually located outside of Islamabad, closer to the city of Rawalpindi, in an area known as Chaklala. Being the main airport for the Pakistani capital it often hosts officials and citizens from other nations.

Due to the ever-growing need for better facilities and services available for passengers, The Government of Pakistan is working with foreign construction companies to develop a world-class airport in Islamabad, New Islamabad International Airport. It has been estimated that the airport will be the biggest in Pakistan. The New Islamabad International Airport is a 3,600 acre international airport that is being built to serve the capital city of Islamabad, nearby city of Rawalpindi other areas around the capital of Pakistan. This airport will replace the existing one located in Rawalpindi. This new airport is located in Fateh Jang, which is 30km south-west of the city. Construction of the airport began in April 2007, after a decade long postponement. It is expected to be completed and operational in approximately three years. It will then take all the commercial flights that are currently operating out of the Islamabad International Airport.

Islamabad International Airport is the third largest civil airport in Pakistan; it is located in Rawalpindi, in the province of Punjab. In fiscal year 2004-2005, over 2.8 million passengers used Islamabad International Airport. 23,436 aircraft movements were registered. The airfield is shared with the transport and liaison squadrons of the Pakistan Air Force. The airport is actually located outside of Islamabad, closer to the city of Rawalpindi, in an area known as Chaklala. Being the main airport for the Pakistani capital it often hosts officials and citizens from other nations.

Islamabad airport has improved in cleaning quality standards and a bit of attention. Announcements have improved from the past. Electronic check in has been introduced which avoids standing in queues and saves time. The cooling needs to be improved and space should be added to the existing lounges and car parking. The security performs their job and avoids bottle neck at the check in points. The floor of International Departure lounge at places was under rehabilitation which gives a smooth clean look.

This airport will replace the existing one located in Rawalpindi. This new airport is located in Fateh Jang, which is 30km south-west of the city. Construction of the airport began in April 2007, after a decade long postponement. It is expected to be completed and operational in approximately three years. It will then take all the commercial flights that are currently operating out of the Islamabad International Airport.