<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">About St. Catherine International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-li">Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Helmy said on Thursday 27/7/2023 that the expansion of the St. Catherine International Airport in South Sinai is going on. This step promises to place the remote village at the base of Mount Sinai, where Moses is purported to have received the Ten Commandments &ndash; within reach of even more tourists from Egypt and around the world.</p>
<p class="blog-li">Mohamed Helmy added the expansion will give the airport a new runway, enlarge the terminal, and improve its facilities, according to a statement from the new runway will be 3,000 meters long and include an expanded apron with space for eight aircraft.</p>
<p class="blog-li">The new terminal will be able to accommodate 600 passengers per hour. It will also feature international and domestic departure and arrival lounges, as well as a VIP lounge.</p>
<p class="blog-li">Also under construction are a port security building and an air traffic control tower, said the statement. These upgrades aim to transform the airport into an international hub, offering a seamless and enjoyable experience for global travelers.</p>
<p class="blog-li">The Great Transfiguration Project was launched in 2020 to turn St. Catherine into a leading destination for religious, environmental, and therapeutic tourism by improving the remote village&rsquo;s infrastructure, utilities, and amenities.</p>
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