GACA unveils airport performance report for December 2024

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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued its monthly report on the performance of domestic and international airports in Saudi Arabia for December.

GACA classified airports into five categories, it said in a recent report.

Among international airports with more than 15 million passengers annually, Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport ranked first with an 82% compliance rate, followed with Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport at 73%.

In the category of international airports with five to 15 million passengers annually, King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport (Madinah) both recorded 91% compliance. Dammam outperformed Madinah in specific evaluation criteria.

Among international airports with two to five million passengers annually, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport (Jizan) ranked first with 100% compliance, surpassing Abha International Airport, which also scored 100% in key performance standards.

In the category of international airports with less than two million passengers annually, Arar International Airport led with a 100% compliance rate, excelling in average wait times for departures and arrivals.

For domestic airports, Turaif Airport topped the domestic category with 100% compliance, outperforming all competitors in average wait times.

GACA evaluates airport performance using 11 key indicators, including passenger wait times at check-in, baggage claim, and passport control. The framework also includes accessibility standards and global best practices.