Major terminal to be built at Baku airport
BAKU – The London-based Arup company engaged in engineering design and urban planning will build a new terminal at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport of Baku that will be on par with the best in the world, according to Arup’s website.
The international terminal is designed to meet a projected demand of 3 million passengers per year. The facility will cover an area of 53,000 square meters. Construction work began with the completion of a new entrance tollgate in October 2010. The bulk of the remaining operations is to begin in early 2011 and finish in 2013.
The aim of the aesthetic design is to create spaces which encourage relaxation and minimize stress. This is achieved through generously-proportioned, naturally-lit spaces with extensive internal and external views. The terminal will also offer luxury shopping and leisure areas.
The project was ordered by Azerbaijan Airlines (AzAL). The terminal design has been greatly influenced by the vision and design ideas of AzAL President Jahangir Asgarov, according to Arup.
Baku is a seismic zone, and the design uses a frame resistant system to allow for seismic forces. The terminal will have eight air bridges and is compatible with the Boeing 676 aircraft.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku is the principal airport of Azerbaijan, and potentially a major hub for the whole of the Caucasus region.
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