Thursday, December 26th, 2024

The world’s largest airport is bigger than Mumbai city, 6 cities will fit in this area


The fastest means of transportation is to travel by flight. It is only because of flights that it has become easy to travel from one country to another in the world. We all know that without an airport it is not possible for flights to take off. Every country has its own airport and many airports are being built in the country and the world. In such a situation, today we are going to tell you about such an airport, which has been considered the largest airport in the world. Let us know where this airport is and what is its area. (All representative photos from- https://unsplash.com)

The world’s largest airport in Saudi Arabia

The world’s largest airport is in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Whose name is King Fahd International Airport. Commercial flights started operating from this airport in 1999. From then till today this airport is known in the country and the world.

This is the area of ​​the airport

This is the area of ​​the airport

The biggest strength of King Fahd International Airport is its area, which is 299.61 square miles (776 square kilometers). It is said that this airport is almost similar in size to New York City, which has two major airports within its city limits. Not only this, it is also said that this airport is bigger than Mumbai city.

When was the airport built?

When was the airport built?

According to reports, King Fahd International Airport was built in the year 1999 to operate commercial flights. Construction of the airport began in 1983 and was completed on November 28, 1999. Let us tell you that during the Gulf War, this airport was used as an American airbase.

The airport is big, but not busy

The airport is big, but not busy

Even though Fahad International Airport is the largest in the area, it cannot be called a busy airport. Let us tell you, there are three terminals here. If reports are to be believed, more than 10 million passengers travel here annually.

Saudi Arabia’s number 1 airport

Saudi Arabia's number 1 airport

King Abdul Aziz International Airport is the number 1 busiest airport in Saudi Arabia. Let us tell you, this airport mainly serves for the pilgrims going to Mecca. It is located approximately 19 kilometers north of the center of Jeddah and 80 kilometers northwest of Mecca. There will always be a crowd of thousands of passengers at this airport.

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