Transport Minister Reviews Airport Terminal 3 Progress in Juba

(JUBA) – Renovation works at Juba International Airport’s Terminal 3 building have reached an advanced stage, with a high level delegation from the Office of the President inspecting progress on the project.

The delegation was led by the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, and included the Minister of Transport, Rizik Zakaria Hassan, and the Minister of Finance and Planning, Kuol Daniel Ayulo.

They were received at the airport by senior officials of the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority led by Director General Dr Ayiei Garang Deng Ayiei.

According the Aviation Body’s press release, the inspection visit formed part of the government’s continued commitment to modernising national infrastructure and ensuring efficient service delivery within the transport sector.

Speaking after the tour, Transport Minister Hassan commended the progress achieved so far. He stressed the importance of completing the project within the agreed timeline and according to the required standards:

“The renovation of this terminal building reflects the government’s dedication to improving public infrastructure and enhancing the experience of travellers and stakeholders.” 

The Minister noted that the upgraded Terminal 3 facility will contribute significantly to improving operational efficiency, safety and comfort for passengers. He further stated that the project is expected to strengthen transport connectivity and support economic growth.

During the visit, the delegation received technical briefings from engineers and Civil Aviation Authority personnel overseeing the renovation works. The officials pointed out sections that have already been completed.

The inspection was also attended by officials from government institutions, technical experts and representatives of the contractor.

Once completed, the renovated Terminal 3 building is expected to provide improved services to the public while meeting modern infrastructure standards.

In a related development, the International Civil Aviation Organisation has approved the creation of the Juba Flight Information Region, a major step as the country moves to take full control of its airspace from Sudan.

The approval followed a submission by the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, led by Director General Ayiei Garang Ayiei, during the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium held in Marrakech, Morocco, in April 2026.

A Flight Information Region is a designated block of airspace where a country’s aviation authority is responsible for providing air traffic services, including flight information, navigation assistance, weather updates and emergency alert services.

The new Juba FIR will separate South Sudan’s airspace from Sudan’s Khartoum FIR, marking significant progress toward aviation independence and sovereign management of the country’s skies.