Minister Uraloğlu provided an update on the post-earthquake repair, renewal, new building construction and apron expansion works at Hatay Airport. The works are being carried out through two separate projects covering the renewal of existing infrastructure and the construction of new facilities.
Uraloğlu said that major works to renew the existing infrastructure had been completed, while construction continued on new facilities to meet the airport's operational needs.
New facilities and apron works
The project covering the construction of new buildings and apron expansion is targeted for completion by the end of 2026. The project includes a new 2,133-square-meter fire station, a 1,745-square-meter power center building and an 88-square-meter main security gate building.
The project also includes an additional 43,036-square-meter apron and a 10,800-square-meter public aviation apron. Expansion works in the additional apron area, construction of the main security gate building, and renovation and repair works in the terminal building have been completed.

Electrical and mechanical installations in the new fire station and work on the electrical infrastructure of the power center are continuing. Construction of the apron barrier building, lift pools and pumps, as well as rainwater and wastewater systems, is also ongoing.
Runway and taxiways renewed
Following the earthquake, the 3,000-meter runway was renewed, and a new parallel taxiway and connecting taxiways were completed. The airport's new 2,720-meter parallel taxiway, along with rapid-exit and connecting taxiways, has also been completed.
Renewal works on the existing apron and the strengthening of the terminal and housing buildings have been completed. Construction of the embankment sealing wall and underground impermeable cutoff wall has also been completed.
Work on the heating center and regulator building, perimeter lighting and the security road has been completed, while landside infrastructure works are continuing.