Abudwak Airport

Abudwak Airport (Somali: Garoonka Diyaaradaha ee Caabudwaaq), is an airport serving Abudwak, a town in the central Galguduud region of Somalia. It is also known as Siyad Barre Airport.

Abudwak Airport
Summary
ServesAbudwak, Somalia
Coordinates06°10′49″N 046°11′38″E
Map
Abudwak
Location of airport in Somalia
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
05/23 4,500 14,764

Overview

The airport was constructed by the Siad Barre administration. Following the civil war that subsequently broke out in the early 1990s, the facility incurred significant damage.[1]

A major renovation project was later launched in 2011, funded by Somali expatriates from the province.[1] In June 2012, the Somali-American Women's Foundation (SAWF) also contributed $70,000 toward the facelift, after the airport's rehabilitation committee had approached it.[2]

According to a government official, all of the facility's sections have since been renovated and are available for use. However, the immigration wing is still being built as of October 2012.[1]

The new airport began scheduled flights on 11 October 2012.[1]

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See also

References
  1. "Abudwak Airport now ready for use, say officials". Balanbal News Network. 5 October 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  2. "Somali women's group donates $70,000 for airport renovation". Sabahi. 11 July 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2012.


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