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Construction of Pyongyang International Airport IP6 (Presented by GACA, DPR Korea) Summary The purpose of this paper is to update members regarding airport construction by outlining the successes and

with COSCAP NA under the wise leadership of our Worker s Party Korea. 1.

1 Construction of Pyongyang International Airport IP6 (Presented by GACA, DPR Korea) Summary The purpose of this paper is to update members regarding airport construction by outlining the successes and experiences achieved by GACA, DPR Korea during the construction at the Pyongyang International airport in compliance with international standards and the requirements of the new era in cooperation with COSCAP NA under the wise leadership of our Worker s Party Korea. 1. Historical Background and Action Plan 1.1 Historical Background The old runways and taxiways, adjacent to the terminal building, were hexahedral cement concrete pavement built in 1950s with more than 50 years of operations. Figure1-1 Ichnography of Old Airport Figure1-2 Old Runway with Hexahedral Cement Concrete Pavement

1.1.2 Not only the peak passenger traffic but also the level of airport service and aviation security system of the terminal building did not meet with the developments of the world aviation industry

2 1.1.2 Not only the peak passenger traffic but also the level of airport service and aviation security system of the terminal building did not meet with the developments of the world aviation industry and the requirements of the new era. The old terminal building was opened to public in 1974 with 2100 m2 of building area and 5000 m2 of the total floor space. The operations of arrival and departure, and international flights and domestic flights were not separated, furthermore arriving/departing passengers used buses from the terminal building to the aircraft due to insufficient infrastructure. Figure1-3 Old Terminal Building 1.2 Action Plan GACA planned to conduct construction while operating international and domestic flights regularly, in compliance with ICAO SARPs and our actual conditions. 1.3 Difficulties in Airport Construction Regarding the aerodrome reconstruction, the aerodrome was required for regular international and domestic operations during the construction period.

3 1.3.2 The terminal building was also required for regular international and domestic operations during the construction It was required to isolate the temporary operating area from construction site. 1.4 Measures to Overcome the Difficulties GACA approved the use of runways and taxiways of Taekam Airport, 2Km away from the terminal building GACA approved the construction of the new terminal building complex after completion of the temporary terminal building as the new one was planned to be built on the site of the old one GACA isolated the operational area from the construction area by providing movable fences to ensure the safety of flight operations. 2. Construction Preparation 2.1 GACA committed to completing the repair of the temporary aerodrome surface by the end of 2010 and certified the aerodrome after inspection according to provision 1.4, Annex14, ICAO and Chapter3 and 4, Aerodrome Standards Manual, GACA 2.2 GACA inspected and certified the temporary terminal building in May The design for the aerodrome and terminal building was started in May 2011 and finished by August GACA committed to the clear separation of arrival and departure, and international and domestic flights, construction of 3 boarding bridges, VIP Lounge, Business Lounge, Interview and Meeting Rooms GACA committed to designing 3 rapid exit taxiways and ground visual aids in compliance with the provisions of Annex 14, ICAO, and Aerodrome Standards Manual, GACA.

2.3.3 Thanks to the active cooperation of COSCAP NA, GACA invited experts on aerodrome pavement and electrical system to Pyongyang to deliver the training for the designers and builders involved in

4 2.3.3 Thanks to the active cooperation of COSCAP NA, GACA invited experts on aerodrome pavement and electrical system to Pyongyang to deliver the training for the designers and builders involved in the airport construction in June and October GACA dispatched the designers and builders, involved in the airport construction, to China to discuss the problems regarding the construction of the terminal building and the aerodrome pavement in close cooperation with CAAC. 2.4 GACA established the construction supervision team and enhanced its roles and duties in order that the construction could be conducted in compliance with the requirements of the design. 3. Construction of Aerodrome and Terminal Building 3.1 GACA committed to building movable fences to isolate the operational area from the construction area completely and implemented action plans to prevent runway incursion during the construction. 3.2 GACA completed the construction of the terminal building, including Terminal Building No.1 (Domestic), No.2 (International) and No.3 (Cargo) from September 2012 to January 2015 in close cooperation with design institute and construction company. The annual passenger traffic is 1.5 million, building area is m2, the total floor space is m2, and the building area of underground park is 2490 m2.

Figure3-1 New Terminal Building 3.3 Overlay pavement of the aerodrome was completed during a short period of 5 months from August to December 2015.

GACA took measures to prevent reflection cracking by providing a thickness of 10-15cm of a stabilized layer, as it was planned to overlay a thickness of 30 35cm of cement

cm of the old cement concrete, in compliance with requirements of ICAO Doc9157 Part3, Pavements. 3.

5 Figure3-1 New Terminal Building 3.3 Overlay pavement of the aerodrome was completed during a short period of 5 months from August to December The reconstructed aerodrome category is 4D. GACA took measures to prevent reflection cracking by providing a thickness of 10-15cm of a stabilized layer, as it was planned to overlay a thickness of 30 35cm of cement concrete on a thickness of 30cm of the old cement concrete, in compliance with requirements of ICAO Doc9157 Part3, Pavements. 3.4 Regarding the river course of 20m width and 300m length located near the aerodrome, GACA filled up the river course and pools with cement concrete parts and 3 million m3 of soil, and planted the turf after grading. 3.5 The respected Marshal Kim Jong Un gave on the spot guidance to the airport construction site for several times and taught us valuable teachings that the terminal building and the runways, taxiways and apron of the aerodrome could be designed and built in compliance with the ICAO SARPs, while reviewing more than one hundred miniatures of the terminal building.

Figure3-2 Reconstructed Aerodrome 4. Future Plan 4.

2 Build a metro and highway from the centre of the Pyongyang City to the terminal building

Action by the Meeting - You are kindly invited to pay attention to this Information Paper.

6 Figure3-2 Reconstructed Aerodrome 4. Future Plan 4.1 Build a hotel and hospital near by the Pyongyang International Airport. 4.2 Build a metro and highway from the centre of the Pyongyang City to the terminal building 4.3 Build parallel runways in the Pyongyang International Airport. 5. Action by the Meeting - You are kindly invited to pay attention to this Information Paper. - GACA, DPR Korea will fulfill its missions and duties to enhance the safety level of civil aviation in cooperation with CAAs of the other countries in the future.

ICAO Annex 14 Standards and Aerodrome Certification

ICAO Annex 14 Standards and Aerodrome Certification Punya Raj Shakya Regional Officer Aerodromes and Ground Aids, ICAO Asia/Pacific Regional Office (Bangkok) ICAO Workshop for Pacific Island States, 12-15