The Kenya Airports Authority KAA has launched a strategic environmental and social assessment SESA to guide future upgrades of Wilson Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport JKIA, inviting public input to ensure the plans align with national goals and local needs.
This comes as KAA continues infrastructure improvements at JKIA, including runway and baggage system upgrades, with Board Chairman Caleb Kositany emphasising the goal of transforming JKIA into a modern, competitive hub.
Wilson AirportPlans are already underway at Wilson Airport to redesign and expand the runway to improve safety. The airport, which handles over 120 000 aircraft movements annually, serves as the gateway to Kenyas tourism circuits including the Maasai Mara, Ukunda, Vipingo, Amboseli and the northern conservancies. However, it has long struggled with congestion and inadequate infrastructure.
KAA confirmed that part of the upgrade will include expanding the apron and reconfiguring the taxiways to accommodate more aircraft and reduce turnaround time. In addition, passenger handling facilities will be modernised to meet international standards.
Jomo Kenyatta InternationalJKIA, Kenyas primary international gateway, is also set for a facelift. The planned upgrades include runway improvements and the modernisation of terminals 1B and 1C. With over seven million passengers passing through annually, JKIA remains East Africas busiest airport.