Launched in the year 2001, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone’s vision was set by His Majesty King Abdullah II. It is to transform Aqaba, a small port town back then, into a world-class business hub and leisure. The Zone aspires to reclaim its historical role as a trade center and strengthen its position as a transport and logistics hub serving Jordan, the Region and as a gateway to Iraq.

Jordan’s unwavering commitment and belief in a better future, a peaceful and prosperous one are evident in the Kingdome’s nonstop efforts to build for the future. Not only Jordan’s future but the region’s as a whole.

Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) was mandated to develop the Zone’s infrastructure and services in a manner that ensures its competitiveness regionally. As ADC has implemented and continues to execute its ambitious strategy, ASEZ today offers world class multi modal transport and logistics network, competitive investment legislative framework and true public private partnership.

The key catalyst to the Zone’s multi-modal transport and logistics capabilities is King Hussein International Airport which operates under “open skies airport policy” and includes a 1st class Air Cargo Terminal. The Airport, owned by ADC, and managed by Aqaba Airports Company, witnessed major rehabilitation, expansion and renovation. 

Plans are on the way to launch the Royal Aircrafts Museum at the Airport adding a new attraction to Aqaba.

About the Airport

• Total Land Area: 24 million sq.m
• Annual Handling Capacity: 2 million passengers
• Airport specifications:

1. Single runway equipped with a category 1 instrument landing system (ILS).
2. 3,120 m long x 45 m wide runway
3. ICAO – 4e Category
4. Operates under “open skies airport policy”
5. Average 3,000 aircraft movements a year.

Entrusted with the task to transform the airport into a profitable business unit and a true enabler of the Zone’s tourism and logistics industries, ADC adopted a comprehensive master plan that identifies key investment sectors. ADC is in the process of evaluating masterplan as a step towards updating it.

Investment Opportunities at KHIA include :

• Aerospace Industrial Park. 
• Logistics Park. 
• Airport Business Park. 
• Aviation Training and Educational Establishments. 
• Hotels & Recreational Zone.
• Real Estate Development Zone. 

Moreover, ADC has recently launched a tender to contract a professional company to prepare the RFP documents needed to select a qualified bidder to design the Airport New Passenger Terminal. The project is to be launched as a B.O.T opportunity to build and operate a new passenger terminal dedicated to regular flights.