{"id":129103,"date":"2025-07-16T19:02:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T16:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/uncategorized\/129103-prime-minister-al-sudani-reopens-mosul-international-airport-full-operation-expected-in-two-months\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T19:02:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T16:02:42","slug":"prime-minister-al-sudani-reopens-mosul-international-airport-full-operation-expected-in-two-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/islam\/iraq\/129103-prime-minister-al-sudani-reopens-mosul-international-airport-full-operation-expected-in-two-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Al-Sudani Reopens Mosul International Airport, Full Operation Expected in Two Months"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Al-Sudani Reopens Mosul International Airport, Full Operation Expected in Two Months<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\nIraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Wednesday officially inaugurated the newly rebuilt Mosul International Airport, announcing it will be fully operational within two months following the appointment of a specialized operating company, Rudaw news agency reported. The reopening marks a significant milestone for Mosul, coinciding with the anniversary of the city\u2019s liberation from ISIS in July 2017.<\/p>\n<p>The airport\u2019s infrastructure has been extensively upgraded, featuring a 3,000-meter runway extended by 350 meters to accommodate large passenger and cargo aircraft. Facilities include a modern terminal with arrival and departure halls, baggage handling systems, VIP areas, advanced runway lighting, and a control tower equipped with state-of-the-art radar surveillance.<\/p>\n<p>Originally destroyed during ISIS occupation in 2014, the airport was recaptured in February 2017 after a joint military campaign. Its revival is expected to boost economic recovery and regional air travel, with an annual capacity of 630,000 passengers and 30,000 tons of cargo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Al-Sudani Reopens Mosul International Airport, Full Operation Expected in Two Months &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212; Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Wednesday officially inaugurated the newly rebuilt Mosul International Airport, announcing it will be fully operational within two months following the appointment of a specialized operating company, Rudaw news agency reported. 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