GACA issues February report on performance of domestic, international airports

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

Among international airports with more than 15 million passengers annually, Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport took the first place with a compliance rate of 82%, followed by Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport with 45%.

In the category of international airports with five to 15 million passengers annually, King Fahd International Airport led with a compliance rate of 91%. Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport came second with a compliance rate of 82%.

Among international airports with two to five million passengers annually, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jizan took the first place with a 100% compliance rate. Abha International Airport followed with a 73% compliance rate.

In the category of international airports with less than two million passengers, Hail Regional Airport achieved 100% compliance, outperforming peers in terms of total average waiting time for departure and arrival flights.

For domestic airports, Gurayat Domestic Airport topped with a 100% compliance rate, surpassing peers in terms of total average waiting time for departure and arrival flights.

In evaluating the performance of airports, GACA relies on 14 operational criteria. It measures the airports’ compliance with the targets set for each criterion, based on a standardized method.

The GACA’s performance measurement criteria include, most notably, travel procedures, security and customs checks, document inspection, baggage handling. This is in addition to services for people with disabilities, in accordance with international best practices.