Quetta Airport’s Runway Wins FIDIC Engineering Excellence Award
The new runway at Quetta International Airport has been awarded the FIDIC Asia Pacific Engineering Excellence Award during a special ceremony in Islamabad.
Recognized for exceptional planning, technical proficiency, and adherence to rigorous safety standards, the award celebrates the achievement of the Pakistan Airports Authority and its consultancy teams.Completed at an estimated cost of PKR 5 billion, the project was executed without disrupting airport operations, earning commendation from the regional engineering community.
The upgraded runway, one of the longest and strongest in the Asia Pacific region, significantly enhances Quetta Airport’s capacity to accommodate larger aircraft and increased air traffic. On May 31, 2023, the runway marked a milestone in its history with the first landing of PIA flight PK-3250 from Islamabad.This accolade reinforces Pakistan’s growing capabilities in aviation infrastructure and positions Quetta Airport among the region’s leading infrastructure projects.
