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RIYADH: Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport has set a new record for passenger numbers, catering to more than 10.9 million in 2023, according to the managing company.
Dammam Airports Co. revealed in a post on X, that KFIA achieved a growth rate of 16.2 percent last year compared to 2022, where it accommodated around 9.4 million passengers.
In December 2023, the airport retained its leading position in the second category, catering to an annual passenger range of 5 million to 15 million, as indicated by the latest report from the General Authority of Civil Aviation.
It achieved a 91 percent compliance rate in November, unchanged over the previous month.
Breaking the 10 million passengers record is part of the series of successes accomplished by the Dammam Airports Co., aligning with the goals of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, represented by the National Aviation Strategy.
Mohammed Al-Hassany, DACO’s CEO, revealed there were record-breaking flight numbers in 2023, exceeding 995,000, with a growth rate of 16 percent compared to the previous year, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.
He said that the number of airlines operating through the airport also increased by 17 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 48, including 45 foreign and three domestic carriers.
The CEO also highlighted that both domestic and international destinations increased to 65, showing a growth rate of 12 percent compared to 2022, comprising 49 international and 16 domestic stops.
Additionally, a new record was achieved during the operational peak season by transporting more than 3.3 million bags between June and the end of September 2023.
Al-Hassany emphasized DACO’s commitment to enhancing the services provided and improving the traveler’s experience by implementing development plans associated with ongoing quality projects.
He went on to express gratitude for the wise leadership’s support and also acknowledged the efforts of the company’s employees and partners from all parties working at the airport, commending their dedication to achieving these results.