Client: Consolidated Consultants (CC) Group
Feasibility study and master plans (2017-2018)
AERTEC was chosen to deliver a feasibility study and master plan for Shouneh Airport in Jordan. We assessed the airport by identifying all its needs and we developed a financial model.
According to AERTEC's forecast, Shouneh Airport will reach 3.5 million passengers by 2050. It will be a hub that connects agricultural products from different parts of the Jordan Valley to global markets, as well as passengers.
The assessment includes an air traffic forecast, an identification of needs, the phasing of airport development and financial modelling, including capital and operating costs, aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues, depreciation and the internal rate of return.
The facilities at Shouneh Airport were planned according to ICAO requirements for a 4E/F code airport. The design includes a 3800 m runway with a taxiway system that includes rapid exit taxiways. Additionally, a passenger apron, VIP apron, cargo apron and aircraft maintenance apron have been developed. Contact parking stands will be equipped with fuel pits and visual docking guidance systems and passenger boarding bridges. Furthermore, passenger needs have been catered for in the design: a new passenger terminal, a VIP terminal, car parks and an access road.
This master plan also outlines the requirements, locations and layout of the following elements:
- Aircraft maintenance hangar
- Cargo terminal
- Logistics and distribution centre
- Control tower
- Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services building
- Ancillary buildings
- Airport administration buildings
- Airport maintenance buildings
- Fuel farm
- Electrical substation
Once the needs had been identified and categorised, the next step was to establish a timeline to map out the airport's development phases. The aim was to adapt the implementation of the project to meet the demand needs identified in our air traffic forecasts.
The final step of the pre-feasibility study was to develop a financial model for the airport. In order to develop the financial model, the air traffic forecasts, needs of the airport and development phases were fully defined and finalised. The main purpose of this financial model is to provide investors with a clear view and understanding of the various key business drivers and the expected economic and financial returns in the short, medium and long term.
AERTEC developed the master plan within the specified scope, proposing the most cost-effective solutions according to the best aviation strategy.