Ch Aviation iconCh AviationSep 8, 2026

Syria to convert Mezzeh air base into business airport

Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is planning to convert the military air base at Mezzeh into a civilian airport focused on executive and general aviation, complementing commercial operations at Damascus. Preliminary work has begun, including rubble removal and upgrades to air navigation systems, while authorities complete the technical and regulatory requirements needed for the airport's reclassification.

Syria to convert Mezzeh air base into business airport

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Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is planning to convert the military air base at Mezzeh into a civilian airport focused on executive and general aviation, complementing commercial...

Preliminary work has begun, including rubble removal and upgrades to air navigation systems, while authorities complete the technical and regulatory requirements needed for the airport's reclassification.

The project is intended to support the development of Syria's civil aviation sector,...

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Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is planning to convert the military air base at Mezzeh into a civilian airport focused on executive and general aviation, complementing commercial operations at Damascus. Preliminary work has begun, including rubble removal and upgrades to air navigation systems, while authorities complete the technical and regulatory requirements needed for the airport's reclassification. The project is intended to support the development of Syria's civil aviation sector,...

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