Project Description
The redevelopment project at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) involved designing and constructing a new Terminal 4, including the replacement of common cabling, security network, FIDS, and IT systems. An extensive high-availability communications infrastructure was built, featuring fault-tolerant wired and wireless networks, and a comprehensive security system with integrated CCTV and access control.
This project will double JKIA's size from 25,662m² to 55,222m² and was divided into three phases to avoid disrupting operations, with the first phase completed in mid-2008. JKIA, one of Africa's busiest airports, serves as a major hub for cargo and tourist passengers in East Africa. Originally designed for 2.5 million passengers annually, the airport handled over 4.4 million passengers in 2006, with projections exceeding nine million by 2024.
The terminal has three sections for arrivals and departures: sections one and two for international flights, and section three for domestic flights. All check-in counters operate on a CUTE system, with eight departure gates and boarding via bridges. International arrivals disembark into the A concourse, leading to immigration and the baggage hall. FIDS and signage assist passengers in navigating the airport.