Key takeaways
57
square kilometres
6
runways
100
million passenger capacity by 2030
- Spanning 57 square kilometres, King Salman International Airport will be one of the world’s largest aviation hubs
- The six-runway development will have the capacity to serve up to 100 million passengers by 2030
- Passengers will enjoy a seamless airport journey, recreational facilities, and an extensive retail and leisure offering
Underpinned by unmatched ambition, scale and commitment to sustainability, the King Salman International Airport development programme is set to shape the future of global aviation.
Spanning 57 square kilometres, the six-runway hub will be one of the world’s largest airports and will have the capacity to serve up to 100 million passengers by 2030.
In addition to providing direct benefits for passengers such as a seamless airport journey, recreational facilities, significantly improved cargo and logistics capability, and an extensive retail and leisure offering, the airport will deliver social value for Saudi Arabia.
Sustainability is at the heart of the programme to support the country’s environmental commitments under Vision 2030, with the new major aviation hub aiming to achieve LEED Platinum certification through innovative green design features and a commitment to power the airport with renewable energy.
As delivery partner, Mace is leading the full range of services – including programme and project management, PMO and planning, cost and commercial management, procurement, and logistics – and leveraging its sustainability and carbon advisory experience to drive industry best practice, innovations and methodologies throughout planning and construction.
The Mace Consult team is focused on optimising planning and construction schedules to enable the phased completion of the airport in time to host people travelling for Expo 2030 Riyadh and FIFA World Cup 2034™.
Mace Consult’s experience of leading major global aviation programmes – including Heathrow Airport in the UK, Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, Keflavik International Airport in Iceland, and Hamad International Airport in Qatar – as well as its reputation as a leading global delivery consultancy, and extensive giga-project portfolio in the Middle East, make it the perfect partner for KSIADC.
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Your questions answered
What is this profile about?
King Salman International Airport is a major aviation development programme in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Spanning 57 square kilometres, the six-runway airport is expected to serve up to 100 million passengers a year by 2030 and become one of the world's largest aviation hubs.
What are the key takeaways from this profile?
The airport will provide a seamless passenger experience, enhanced cargo and logistics capability, and extensive retail and leisure facilities. The programme will also support economic growth, improve connectivity and contribute to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 ambitions.
What services is Mace Consult providing on the King Salman International Airport programme?
As delivery partner, Mace Consult is leading project and programme management, PMO and planning, cost and commercial management, procurement and logistics services. The team is also providing sustainability and carbon advisory support throughout planning and construction.
How does Mace Consult support major aviation programmes?
Mace Consult brings together programme leadership, planning, commercial management and delivery expertise to help clients maintain momentum, manage risk and make informed decisions throughout delivery.
How is sustainability being embedded into King Salman International Airport?
Sustainability is central to the programme, supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives. The airport is targeting LEED Platinum certification through innovative green design features and a commitment to renewable energy.
How is Mace Consult helping deliver the airport in time for future global events?
Sustainability is central to the programme, supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives. The airport is targeting LEED Platinum certification through innovative green design features and a commitment to renewable energy.