GACA Recognizes King Khalid International Airport as Top Performer
In the latest monthly report by Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has emerged as the leader in the category of international airports handling over 15 million passengers annually, achieving a compliance rate of 82 per cent. This performance was reported by Argaam.com.
Overview of GACA’s Airport Performance Report for September
The GACA report for September evaluated the performance of domestic and international airports across five categories based on their passenger traffic and service quality.
Performance Highlights of Major International Airports
- King Khalid International Airport: 82% compliance (15M+ passengers category).
- Jeddah's King Abdul Aziz International Airport: 73% compliance in the same category.
- King Fahd International Airport: Led with a 91% compliance rate (5-15 million passengers category).
- Prince Mohammad bin Abdul Aziz International Airport: Also achieved 91% compliance in the same category.
Perfect Compliance Achieved by Smaller Airports
Airports with fewer passenger volumes delivered outstanding results:
- King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz International Airport (Jizan): 100% compliance (2-5 million passengers).
- Abha International Airport: 100% compliance (2-5 million passengers).
- Al Ahsa International Airport: 100% compliance (<2 million passengers).
- Gurayat Domestic Airport: 100% compliance in the domestic category.
Al Ahsa Airport Leads in Passenger Experience
Al Ahsa International Airport demonstrated exceptional performance by leading in average waiting times for both departure and arrival flights, reinforcing its commitment to customer satisfaction.
Gurayat Domestic Airport Tops Domestic Airport Category
Among domestic airports, Gurayat Domestic Airport achieved a 100% compliance rate, outpacing its peers in managing total average waiting times for departure and arrival flights.
Mention of Related Airports and Performance Metrics
The report also highlighted King Fahd International Airport and Prince Mohammad bin Abdul Aziz International Airport for their stellar performances, each achieving a 91% compliance rate in their respective categories.
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