Al Maktoum International Airport registers growth in freight volumes and passenger traffic in 2014

Al Maktoum International Airport registers growth in freight volumes and passenger traffic in 2014

Almasalla, ATP News- Freight volumes and passenger traffic at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) reached record levels in 2014 according to the fourth quarter and year-end traffic report released by operator Dubai Airports.

DWC welcomed 845,046 passengers in its first full year of passenger operations, boosted mainly by the arrival of a number of passenger carriers during the runway refurbishment programme at Dubai International from 1 May to 20 July. The annual figures were also increased by traffic during the fourth quarter, during which DWC handled 110,920 passengers.

Freight volumes at DWC surged 262.5% to 758,371 tons in 2014 compared to 209,209 tons in 2013, due to the completion of the shift of all freighter operators from DXB to DWC by May 2014. The airport registered growth in the fourth quarter with cargo volumes reaching 238,520 tons, up 278.4% compared to 63,028 tons recorded during the same period in 2013.

The increased activity in passenger and freight operations at DWC propelled the number of annual aircraft movements by 91.6% to 47,655 compared to 24,871 during 2013. The airport recorded 11,687 aircraft movements during the fourth quarter, up 47% compared to 7,948 during the corresponding period in 2013.