Turkey commences renovation of Damascus International Airport
Turkey Sends Technical Team to Restore Damascus International Airport
Turkey has dispatched a 25-member technical team to Syria to initiate the restoration process of Damascus International Airport, which suffered severe damage during the country’s 13-year civil war. The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure made the announcement, stating that the team comprised personnel from the State Airports Directorate and their primary goal is to make the airport operational once again.
The team safely entered Syria on February 7 through the Cilvegozu Border Gate in Reyhanli, which is located in the southern Turkish province of Hatay. The minister highlighted that 113 vehicles, devices, and systems have been sent in six trucks to ensure safe flight operations at Damascus International Airport and within Syrian airspace. In addition to this, the team will also provide training for airport personnel.
To enhance airport security measures, Turkey has supplied 10 X-ray machines, four explosive trace detectors, 10 walk-through metal detectors, and eight handheld metal detectors. The installation of most of these devices has been completed by the Turkish teams, who are working in coordination with Syrian officials. Efforts are ongoing to further improve security levels, with reports being prepared to address any remaining deficiencies.
Currently, six X-ray machines and five walk-through metal detectors have been installed, with work progressing on the installation of the remaining security equipment and repairs to any existing devices. The collaborative efforts between Turkey and Syria aim to restore Damascus International Airport to full functionality and ensure safe travel for passengers utilizing the airport.
