Manda Airport's new terminal to double passengers

Kenya: The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is finalising works on the two-kilometre Manda Airport runway, following the completion and commissioning of Lamu’s new Manda Airport terminal building.

The new facility, built at a cost of over Sh160 million, will see passengers rise. “After construction, the newly-expanded airport will see a rapid rise in passenger numbers and aircraft movements, which last year stood at nearly 36,500 passengers and about 3,500 landings and takeoffs combined,” said Lamu Airport Manager Mohamed Lipi, adding that they will complete the runaway by next month. “These numbers are expected to double over the next few years.”