Ben Airport Terminal 3 Upgrade Project Launched With NIS 310 Million Investment
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The project includes a new "Tel Aviv Gate" for arriving passengers and additional security and border control points for departures. Construction is ongoing within the active airport and is expected to take 30 months, with further expansion planned by 2027.
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- A new "Tel Aviv Gate" will streamline arrivals for passengers not using jet bridges.
- Seven new security terminals and 15 border crossings will be added for departures.
- The project includes new restaurants and 450 additional seats in the terminal.
- Construction is expected to take 30 months within the active airport.
- A further expansion, Concourse A, is planned by 2027.
The initiative aims to significantly streamline the entry process into Israel and alleviate congestion. A key milestone recently achieved was the pouring of the first floor for "Tel Aviv Gate," a new 2,000-square-meter structure on the terminal's west side. This new facility will accommodate passengers arriving via bus, providing them direct access to a climate-controlled area with express passport control booths and expedited baggage claim, reducing transit times.
This new gate is part of a broader expansion by contractor Oron Infrastructure and Construction, adding a total of 7,000 square meters across four floors. The project also addresses departing passengers by adding seven new security screening terminals and 15 additional border crossings to distribute peak-season crowds. Enhancements to the terminal experience include new restaurants and approximately 450 additional seats to ease crowding in commercial areas.
The project's significant engineering challenge lies in conducting extensive construction within a fully operational airport, a process expected to take around 30 months. Shaul Tzuk, CEO of Oron Infrastructure and Construction, highlighted the complex logistical coordination required with security agencies, airlines, and ground services to prevent disruptions. These upgrades are the initial phase of a larger development plan for the airport.
Looking ahead to 2027, upon completion of the current phase, the next stage will involve expanding Terminal 3 eastward and constructing Concourse A, the airport's fifth concourse. This expansion will dramatically increase the number of gate positions, significantly boosting the airport's capacity to handle future growth in air traffic and passenger volume, ultimately transforming it into a more modern and spacious facility.
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