Kenya Airports Authority Handbook 2011-12
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Refurbishment
Seaport-airport hub
To enhance the delivery of services and support the growing tourism sector, the government, through the KAA, is gradually refurbishing the infrastructure at MIA. Planned works include:
Away from tourism, the airport is set to benefit handsomely once the proposed Mombasa Free Port is up and running. The airport can expect a significant rise in passenger and cargo traffic as a result of linkages to be created in what experts call the seaport-airport hub concept.
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Milling of the top 50 mm of the entire runway pavements, regulation of the surface to restore the cross-section geometry and laying of a new 50 mm asphalt wearing course. To avoid rapid wear and tear it is recommended that the touchdown zones be reconstructed in rigid pavement.
MIA currently handles 18 scheduled and chartered flights from Europe and more than 20 regional connections.
Cargo
• Reconstruction of some section of the taxiways, milling, regulation and laying a new asphalt wearing course for the taxiways and aprons.
MIA has one cargo facility capable of handling 500 tonnes of cargo export and import traffic per month. Handling agent is Kenya Airfreight Handling Ltd (KAHL). The cargo facility includes:
• Removal and replacement of pre-cast concrete slabs that have extensive cracks and repair of joints and cracks in slabs with isolated cracks.
• Export warehouse, 5,110 sq ft
• Refurbishment of the airfield lighting system, including new lighting masts and towers.
• Radioactive room, 100.4 sq ft
• Import warehouse, 5,380 sq ft
• Strongroom, 841.1 sq ft •
Refurbishment of the runway and apron edge lighting including replacement of burnt primary cables, replacement of constant current regulators (CCRs), precision approach path indicator (PAPI) units, apron floodlight fittings and high voltage switchgear at substations.
• Security cage, 328.17 sq ft • Freezer room, 15.25 sq m • Cold room, 25 sq m
• Improvement to the drainage system to protect the runway and taxiways from subsurface water infiltration and as part of environmental improvements.
• 55 offices of various sizes • 150 vehicle parking slots
The refurbishment programme at MIA is being financed by the World Bank with tendering expected soon.
• Communications facilities (telephone, fax, email, etc).