HARGEISA AIRPORT ASSISTANCE

History Hargeisa Airport

The airport was opened in 1954 by the British RAF, an expansion program was launched shortly afterwards and by 1958 a taxiway,

parking area and terminal building had been built.[3] The airport was then modernized in the 1980s by the Siad Barre administration so as to accommodate larger aircraft and offer more flight destinations.During the events leading up to the Somali Civil War in the early 1990s, the airport's infrastructure was significantly damaged. However, the facility was gradually rehabilitated over the next several years.

The airport was later renamed to Egal Airport after the veteran politician Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal. Egal served as Somalia's Prime Minister in the early 1960s during the country's post-independence civilian administration, before later becoming the second President of Somaliland.

In 2012, the airport's routes were temporarily suspended as its runway underwent major renovations, funded by the Somaliland authorities, Kuwait Fund and USAID. The facility was later reopened on 17 August 2013, with enlarged arrival and departure terminals, as well as five new wind turbines. An installed wind data monitoring station will also assist in powering the airport.

Facilities Hargeisa Airport

In June 2014, the Government of Somaliland and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

inaugurated a new wind energy project at the airport. The new wind power facility is under the authority of the Somaliland Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, which will manage it through a public-private partnership and oversee its daily operations. The initiative is part of the larger Partnership for Economic Growth, a bilateral program that has invested over $14 million in Somaliland's energy, livestock and agriculture sectors as well as in private sector development. The partnership aims in particular to establish local renewable energy technologies, with the new wind energy facility expected to offer a more cost effective alternative to diesel fuel. It is also slated to provide power to both the Hargeisa airport and the surrounding communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Hargeisa Airport?

The Hargeisa Airport is easily accessible by car or you can use public transport like a train to reach the airport.

How do I check in for my flight at Hargeisa Airport?

To check in for your flight at Hargeisa Airport, you can visit a self-service kiosk or ticket counter. To pass through security at Hargeisa Airport you will need to present a valid government-issued ID and your boarding pass.

Is there a baggage storage facility at Hargeisa Airport?

Yes, there is a luggage storage facility in the Main Terminal at Hargeisa Airport. In which you can keep your luggage there on short term or long term basis with a fee.

Is there a lost and found at Hargeisa Airport?

Yes, there is a lost and found department in the main terminal at Hargeisa Airport. Where you can go for help.

Are there any amenities available at Hargeisa Airport?

Hargeisa Airport includes a food court, a gift shop and ATMs for travelers.

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