HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
As the international five-star gate way to Qatar and on to the rest of the world, HIA’s state-of-the-art facilities, welcoming atmosphere and friendly personnel will redefine the way its customers travel and do business.
CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
An architectural accomplishmentwhere innovation and beauty form a new landmark structure in the world of aviation
Total size
· Spans 22 square km, one third the size of Doha city
· One of the only Greenfield airports of this scale and size currently being built
· 10 square kmfuture airport city
Land reclamation
· 60 percent is built on land reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf
· Over 6.5 million cubic metres of household and commercial waste removed for construction
Architectural highlights
· A symbolic crescent-shapedAir Traffic Control tower that stands 90metres tall andadds to Doha’s evolving skyline
· Stunning wave-inspired Passenger Terminal Complex reminiscent of the Arabian Gulf
· A beautiful aquatic-themed public mosque with a 2,000+ square-metre glass dome and a 36- metre-high minaret
· A magnificent sail-inspired Emiri Terminal spanning 16,000 square metres
PASSENGER TERMINAL COMPLEX
Seamless, hassle-free experience from check-in topassport control, transfers and boarding
Size and capacity
· 600,000 square-metres
· 24million passengers on initial opening, 50 million upon final phase
· Capacity to handle 8,700 passengers per hour
Check-in
· 138 check-in counters spread across five islands
· 14 seated check in areas for Qatar Airways First Class passengers; 16 check in counters for Qatar Airways Business Class
· 108 counters for Qatar Airways Economy and all other airlines
Passport Control
· 6passport control counters and 3e-gates for Qatar Airways First Class passengers
· 10 passport control counters and 5 e-gates for Qatar Airways Business Class Passengers
· 34passport control counters and 12 e-gates for passengers of all other airlines
Boarding
· Increased direct access between boarding gates and aircraft with 41 contact gates upon opening and 65 in total upon final completion in 2015
Transfers and getting around
· All transfers occur under one roof for greater peace of mind
· Speedy access between gates withtravelators (moving sidewalks), buggies and the
Automated People Mover
RETAIL, HOSPITALITY & LUXURY
Designed to immerse all passengers in a world of unparalleled luxury and comfort
Retail and F&B
· 25,000 square metres of prime retail to rival the world’s leading departments stores
· 80retail outlets offering an unprecedented selection of designer labels, high street fashion, electronics, gourmet foods and much more
· 9,000 square metresof food and beverage with 30cafes and restaurants offering a sumptuous selection of global cuisine
Airportlounges
· 16lounges spread across an area greater than 80,000 square meters
· 5-star facilities, amenities and customer service
Leisure, relaxation and wellbeing
· 2 luxury transit hotelswith 100 rooms each to relax, refresh and rejuvenate in-between flights
· Resort quality facilities including 2 squash courts, a 25 meter-long swimming pool and 5-star spa
Arts, culture and entertainment
· Unique gallery-like experience, featuring spectacular art works by major international artists
· Activity nodes with the latest interactive entertainment
RUNWAY
Designed, engineered and built for the world’s largest aircrafts such as the Airbus A380
Length and design
· Dual runway system that are 2 kilometres apart
· 4,850metresEastern Runway and a 4,250metresWestern Runway
· Designed, engineered and built for the Airbus A380
Capacity
· Up to 360,000 aircrafts annually during dual runway operation
· Approximately two and a half times more than the current airport
· Capacity to handle up to 100 aircrafts per hour
HANGARS
Superior aircraft maintenance facilities and infrastructure
· The world’s largest free span opening
· Capable of accommodating up to 13 aircrafts of different configurations including five wide-body aircrafts at any given time
BAGGAGE-HANDLING
Cutting-edge baggage handling system for maximum efficiency
Capacity
· 19,500 Bags per hour; Automatic Sortation capacity with 70% Transfer and 30% Originating bags.
Security
· AutomatedRadio-frequency Identification(RFID) system to pinpoint the exact location of baggage during processing
· Advanced security screening system withComputer Tomography X-ray(CTX) level-3 screening
· Detection-enabled devices for explosives, weapons and illegal goods
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
State-of-the-art systemthat provides central control between parallel runways and airside facilities
Size and capacity
· 100 movements per hour, or 50 movements per hour on each runway
· An 85-square-meter control cabin
· Unobstructed views of all aircraft movements, on runways, taxiways and aprons
Cutting-edge technology
· In-built fail-safe measures to locate and identify aircrafts and vehicles on the airfield
· “Multilateration” tracking system for increased efficiency, safety and security
· Advanced radar-based runway debris detection system, Tarsier, for 24-hour runway scanning
CARGO
One of the world’s largest cargo terminals designed to support the world’s fastest growing economy
Size and capacity
· Over 77,000 square metresacross two levels
· Cargo handling capacity of 1.4 million tonnes per annum by 2015
· 5,700 cargo shipments at one time
Self-containing terminal:
· Separate aircraft parking apron with 11 wide-body aircraft stands
· 42 loading docks
· Live animal centre, a dangerous goods area and a perishable storage area
· 32 landside truck-loading facilities for efficient transfer of cargo in and out of Qatar
High level of automation:
· Automated storage and retrieval system to process up to 1,000 Unit Load Devices (ULDs) at a time
CATERING
State-of-the-art catering facility within the airport premises to meet the needs of all airlines flying via HIA
Size and capacity
· 69,000 square metres
· Capacity to produce up to 90,000 meals per day
Self-containing facility
· 1,800-strong staff force, including 350 highly trained Chefs
· 42 loading bays and 22 off-loading bays
· Fleet of 7,000 vehicles for fast and efficient service
Highly automated
· Technology-enabled loading, sorting, and cleaning system
· Designed to maximize hygiene and safety
