King Salman International Airport

What King Salman International Airport does

King Salman International Airport (KSIA) is a sovereign-wealth-fund-owned greenfield aviation infrastructure project being developed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The project, announced by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on November 28, 2022, covers approximately 57 km² of total area (45 km² for airport operations and 12 km² for real estate) adjacent to the existing King Khalid International Airport. It is designed around six parallel runways and six to nine passenger terminals (including royal and private aviation terminals) with a stated capacity of 100 million passengers and approximately 2 million tonnes of cargo annually by 2030, scaling to 185 million passengers and 3.5 million tonnes of cargo by 2050.

The technical architecture integrates an aerotropolis model that combines core aviation infrastructure with approximately 3 million m² of economic and logistics zones and a 12 km² mixed-use real estate development zone delivered via partnerships with seven Saudi national developers (Retal, Osus Sumou Holding, Kinan, Ajdan, Urjuan, and Mohammed Al-Habib Investment). Underlying technology features include targeted LEED Platinum certification, renewable-energy-powered operations, advanced digital infrastructure, and a third runway (4,200 meters) under construction by FCC Construcción SA and Al-Mabani General Contractors Company, with Bechtel delivering terminal infrastructure and Parsons delivering airfield infrastructure.

The business model is pre-operational but architecturally diversified across four revenue streams: aviation services (landing fees, passenger facility charges, aircraft handling — transaction-fee model), cargo and logistics operations, real estate development (licensing/royalties from developer MoUs), and commercial zones/retail. Go-to-market is exclusively enterprise/B2B, targeting airlines (international, regional, domestic), cargo and freight operators, real estate developers, and government-aligned ecosystem partners under Saudi Vision 2030. Pricing for end-user services is not publicly disclosed; the asset is in active construction phase, with no operating revenue recognized to date and a stated target of SAR 27 billion annual contribution to Saudi Arabia's non-oil GDP and 103,000 direct and indirect jobs upon full ramp.

Name

King Salman International Airport

Legal name

King Salman International Airport Development Company

Website

https://ksia.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

King Salman International Airport is a PIF-owned greenfield aviation megaproject in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, designed as one of the world's largest airports with six runways across 57 km², integrating passenger aviation, cargo logistics, and mixed-use real estate under Vision 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aviation Services Revenue: Revenue from airline operations including landing fees, passenger facilities charges, and aircraft handling services at the airport terminals.
2. Cargo and Logistics Operations: Revenue from cargo handling, freight forwarding, and logistics zone operations with 2 million+ tonnes annual cargo capacity target by 2030.
3. Real Estate Development: Revenue from mixed-use real estate within the 12 km² allocated area including residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and entertainment developments in partnership with national developers.
4. Commercial Zones and Retail: Revenue from commercial zones, retail outlets, and lifestyle offerings integrated within the airport precinct.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

King Salman International Airport is developing and operating one of the world's largest airport infrastructure projects spanning 57 km² in Riyadh, with six parallel runways, six to nine passenger terminals, cargo facilities, and an integrated 12 km² mixed-use real estate zone. The airport provides passenger travel services, cargo and logistics operations, and commercial retail zones, designed to handle 100 million passengers by 2030 and 185 million by 2050.

Product overview

King Salman International Airport is a single, large-scale aviation infrastructure project with multiple integrated components. The core product is the airport itself, featuring existing King Khalid terminals plus three new terminals, six runways, and dedicated royal and private aviation facilities. Supporting modules include a 12 km² mixed-use real estate development zone with residential, commercial, and hospitality offerings managed by seven partnered developers, plus 3 million square meters of economic and logistics zones. Terminal 6 was previewed as a key future facility. The airport positions itself as an 'aerotropolis' centered around seamless customer journeys and innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• King Salman International Airport (KSIA) A major greenfield airport development project located north of Riyadh on the existing King Khalid International Airport site, designed to be one of the world's largest airports. Targets 100 million passengers annually by 2030 and 185 million by 2050, serving airlines, cargo operators, and passengers as a global aviation hub.
• Mixed-Use Real Estate Development Zone A 12 square kilometer area within the airport boundaries allocated for integrated urban development including residential communities, commercial and entertainment centers, office spaces, and hospitality facilities, developed in partnership with national real estate developers.
• Economic and Logistics Zones

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 million passengers annually by 2030; 185 million by 2050
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Red Sea International Co. / Fundamental Installation for Electric Work Co. Ltd. (First Fix)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 February 2026Framework agreement signed for early works on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at KSIA. The 48-month agreement sets general contractual terms with final value determined by measured quantities.
• Bechtel and ParsonscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 February 2026Bechtel and Parsons serve as delivery partners for terminal and airfield infrastructure respectively. Bechtel handles terminal development while Parsons manages airfield infrastructure as part of the KSIA Master Plan delivery.
• Retal, Osus Sumou Holding, Kinan, Ajdan, Urjuan, and Mohammed Al-Habib InvestmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Seven MoUs signed for mixed-use real estate development within the 12 km² allocated area covering residential, commercial, entertainment, office, and hospitality facilities.
• CleanGo InnovationsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 February 2026CleanGo Innovations selected for Canadian Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia with site visits to KSIA, exploring collaborative opportunities in green infrastructure sector.
• FCC Construcción SA and Al-Mabani General Contractors CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 30 December 2025FCC Construcción SA and Al-Mabani General Contractors Company are delivering the third runway construction project, a 4,200-meter runway designed in alignment with Riyadh's prevailing wind patterns.
• Fuel Facility Concession BiddersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 202530-year concession opportunity for new fuel facility with six above-ground storage tanks and 130,000 cbm capacity by 2050.
• Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA)coreTechnology or Integration · 25 November 2025MoU signed during inaugural Partners Forum for collaboration on data and AI integration within the airport's digital infrastructure.
• TASAMA, Elm, and Cluster2coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Four MoUs signed with national partners including TASAMA, Elm, and Cluster2 (airport cluster) to strengthen strategic partnerships and support development phases.
• Saudi Tourism AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2025MoU for cooperation in domestic tourism promotion, air connectivity development, and traveler experience enhancement through programs like 'Hafawa' and airline partnerships.
• TOURISE 2025 SummitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Strategic partnership to support sustainable tourism and enable logistics connectivity, positioning KSIA as a hub connecting the world to the Kingdom.
• Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2025MoU signed for enhanced collaboration in infrastructure and project development, including data exchange, joint planning, integrated coordination, and sustainability initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KSIA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KSIA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/king-salman-international-airport

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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