ABIDJAN AIRPORT

AIRPORT OPERATION
ABIDJAN
CÔTE D’IVOIRE
FÉLIX HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY INTERNATIONAL
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AIRPORT
With almost 1.6 million passengers in 2015 (+33% in 2 years) Abidjan
international airport is on its way to re-establishing itself as the natural
hub of West Africa. The airport is benefiting from the strong economic
recovery of the Côte d’Ivoire, following a major political crisis, and the
strong development of Air Côte d’Ivoire, based at Abidjan airport.
Modern facilities have helped make the airport a platform of reference in
West Africa. Abidjan is the 2nd airport in Africa to handle the Air France
A380 scheduled flights (following Johannesburg).
Shareholders:
Egis: 21,5%
In order to develop the hub activity, Abidjan International Airport obtained
in 2015 the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) certification
which will allow direct flights between Abidjan and the US as required
by the American regulation.
Egis: 13,55%
Marseille
Provence CCI: 13,55%
SEGAP
27,1%
Afripar: 12,2%
Côte d’Ivoire government: 10%
EGIS KNOW-HOW
Private investors: 29,2%
Egis Airport Operation
Stepping in as the engineering specialist
Egis is an integral part of an ambitious
program of investment in the airport,
whether it is for design and supervision
of infrastructure works or advice with
regards the choice of equipment.
Concession period: 33 years
Starting date
of the concession: 1996
(renewed in 2010)
Egis has initiated an airport city
“Aérocité” in Abidjan. Egis led all
the studies regarding the design and
programme of the master plan. The
government of Côte d’Ivoire will pursue
the Aérocité project.
Airport investment:
105 billion FCFA
160 million Euros
© Egis / ABJ
© Egis / ABJ
Since 1996, has been the technical partner
of reference for the airport of Abidjan, the
government having restated its confidence
in Egis with renewal of the concession
in 2010 for a further period of 20 years.
In this role Egis will accompany the
development of the airport by bringing
its know-how in the fields of management,
operations as well as strategy for the
development of traffic (route development),
whether this be through providing key
airport personnel or by bringing specific
expertise.
Economic assets
CHALLENGES
Emerging country forecast 2020.
>> Maintain its position of main hub in West Africa
322,462 km2
>> Support traffic growth by developing airport facilities
>> Offer a high quality of service in line with the best
international standards
Population 23,254,184 (INS)
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>> Abidjan :
■■ Abidjan, capital of the Côte d’Ivoire,
2nd largest city in West Africa,
megapole of 6,3 million inhabitants
is home to 30% of the country’s
population.
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Ideally situated in the heart of West
Africa, with the largest port in the
region and the 2nd largest in Africa.
Considered a future emerging country
forecasted for 2020, the return
of the African Development Bank
to Abidjan is a strong sign of a return
of confidence in the Côte d’Ivoire.
>> Investment:
Almost 45 billion FCFA (69 M€) have
been invested since 1996, of which
20 billion FCFA (30 M€) between 2010
and 2015, enabling the airport to
become the platform of reference in
West Africa:
■■ Extension & modernization of the
terminal from 11,000 to 23,000 m²
■■ Reinforcement & lengthening of the
runway to 3,000 m
■■ Reinforcement of the airport apron,
renovation of access roads and
expansion of car parking
■■ A380 compliance works for aircraft
parking, runway and taxiways
■■ Refurbishment of the international
departure area including the
renovation of the business lounge
and the refurbishment of the
boarding area following a “walkthrough” design
■■ Improvement of the international
terminal facilities
AFRICA CEO
FORUM 2016
2012
2013
2014
2015
PASSENGERS
Key Figures
961,643
1,178,362
1,300,379
1,572,753
24,508
28,422
26,892
29,986
16,753
17,868
21,067
20,774
www.egis-group.com
Egis Airport Operation
15, avenue du Centre - CS 20538 Guyancourt - 78286 Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Cedex - France
Tél. : +33 (0)1 39 41 40 00 - contact.egis-airport-operation@egis.fr
EGIS - S.A. RCS Versailles 702027376 - Avril 2016
AIRPORT
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MOVEMENTS
Abidjan International Airport
>> Raising operational standards
■■ Development of traffic through
an active “route development”
marketing approach, working
together with airline companies
CARGO (tonnes)
Côte d’Ivoire
In response to new challenges and to
support future traffic growth, AERIA
is planning 65 billion FCFA (99 M€) of
investments by 2029, of which 37 billion
(56 M€) by 2019. Including:
■■ Construction of a parallel taxiway
■■ Extension of the apron
■■ Extension of the international
terminal (check-in hall…)
■■ Improvement of the road network
■■ Increase of car parking capacity
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