Akon International Airport

8°53′14″N 27°56′30″E / 8.88722°N 27.94167°E / 8.88722; 27.94167

Akon International Airport (IATA: AEE) is planned airport in the Akon Village of Gogrial West County, Warrap State, South Sudan.

History

On July 25, 2022, Warrap State Governor Aleu Ayieny Aleu petitioned to the national government to support the construction of the $15 million Akon International Airport.[1] Construction on the airport began on August 28, 2023, with the project to be completed within two years.[2]

Wunkoc Engineering Company of Juba was awarded a contract to carry out the project,[3] but the work was halted in 2025 after an investigation found the quality of work to be substandard.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Joshua, Elvince (25 July 2022). "Governor Aleu appeals for support to complete airport construction - The City Review South Sudan". cityreviewss.com. Archived from the original on 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  2. ↑ "Airport construction underway in Kiir's home village". Radio Tamazuj. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  3. ↑ "Construction of Akon International Airport kicks off". One Citizen Daily. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  4. ↑ "Exclusive: $300 mln Akon airport project halted over quality issues". Radio Tamazuj. 19 November 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.


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