Faisalabad Airport plan takes off

Mettis Global reported that consultants from the Pakistan Airports Authority met Faisalabad Development Authority Director General Muhammad Asif Chaudhary to discuss the proposed Faisalabad Greenfield Airport. Work on the blueprint, viability review and engineering design is progressing as officials build the infrastructure and connectivity framework. The talks looked at how the airport would fit with the city's future urban growth.

The discussions covered the draft Faisalabad Master Plan, including land use, road networks, transport links, zoning and access between the city and the airport. According to the FDA, the plan is being shaped by projected population growth, urban expansion and changing land use. Chaudhary added that a joined-up development framework is necessary to keep the airport accessible as traffic and commerce grow.

The authority will offer technical and planning help to the airport consultants on the study and design work. The airport is expected to improve air links for Faisalabad, a major industrial and commercial hub, and could support trade, exports, investment and jobs. Coordination between institutions and the sharing of technical information were also on the agenda.