Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) is a major airport located in Diass, some 47 kilometers east of Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The airport construction project was an important initiative to modernize the country’s airport infrastructure and boost the region’s economic development.
Airport features: Blaise Diagne airport has been designed with modern facilities to accommodate large numbers of passengers, international flights and air freight. It features runways, passenger terminals, cargo areas, customs and immigration facilities, as well as facilities for the efficient handling of passengers and cargo.
Financing :
Initial cost 344 246.2 MFCFA :
BOAD: 17,000 MFCFA (5%) ;
SDB equity: MFzFA 95,704 (28%) ;
Co-donors (ADB, IDB, AFD, IDC, OPEC Fund, Saudi Fund): 66.98% and iv) State: 56.2 MFCFA (0.02%)
Connectivity: Blaise Diagne airport has been designed to improve Senegal’s national and international connectivity. Its proximity to the capital Dakar and easy access via a modern freeway (l’autoroute de l’avenir) have boosted passenger mobility and freight transport.
Economic impact: The opening of the AIBD has had a significant economic impact on Senegal. It has helped boost the tourism sector, attract foreign investment and support the country’s overall economic growth by improving air transport efficiency.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is an example of the importance of modern airport infrastructure for economic development and strengthening national and international connectivity. This project has enabled Senegal to better meet the needs of its population and contribute to the economic development of the region.
