Mumbai is the financial capital of India. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here is counted among the busiest airports in the country. This airport of Mumbai connects every corner of the world to India. But, today we are going to tell you about such a huge airport, inside which the entire Mumbai city can fit. Even after this, some more space will be left at the airport. We are talking about King Fahd International Airport located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is also considered to be the largest airport in the world.
KFI airport is built in 776 square km
KFI Airport is considered an example of engineering skill and innovation. This airport is spread over an area of approximately 776 square km (301 square miles). Lakhs of people use this airport every year. It was started in 1999. Since then, KFI Airport has been playing an important role in connecting Saudi Arabia to every corner of the world. According to the report of Times of India, the total area of Mumbai is 603.4 square km. King Fahd International Airport is spread over an even larger area.
The control tower here is 80 meters high
New technology has been used in building this airport. Besides, its infrastructure has also been planned according to the increasing needs of the future. There are also duty free shops, restaurants, lounges, prayer rooms and office facilities inside the terminal. While making it, even the smallest needs of the passengers have been kept in mind. Its control tower is also fantastic. This 80 meter high tower is also counted among the tallest traffic control towers in the world.
The world’s largest aircraft can also land here
There are two runways at the airport. The length of both of them is more than 4000 meters (13,123 feet). Even the world’s largest commercial aircraft can land here easily. King Fahd International Airport can easily serve all types of aircraft with the help of these runways. There is also a cargo facility here. Apart from this, there are also warehouses and logistics centres. It is easily connecting the Middle East to all parts of the world including Europe and America.
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