Myanmar Project Bank

Upgrade and Operation of Bagan Nyaung U International Airport

Project Factsheet
Status:
New
Start:
FY2020-2021
End:
FY2049-2050

Sectors

Air transport

Project Description

The project will involve the upgrading of existing airport facilities and construction of new airport facilities at Bagan Nyaung-U International Airport (BIA) to meet International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) design standards. This will entail, among others, accommodating the take-off and landing of Code-C aircraft (B737/A320 series) with precision approach.

The concessionaire will build, operate and manage the BIA during the concession period. The concessionaire is also expected to provide modern and eco-friendly airport facilities, efficient management system, and high-quality customer service.

The Department for Civil Aviation (DCA) shall be responsible for additional land acquisition for the new landside facilities, and clearance of the heritage impact assessment.

The airport will serve as an international gateway to Bagan, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2019.

Project Expected Benefits

The airport upgrading project is expected to further boost international tourist arrivals in Bagan, an important and strategic tourist destination for Myanmar. The economic impact generated by the tourism industry in Bagan will generate greater socio-economic opportunities not only for Bagan but also for the whole country.

Locations

Mandalay Region

Total Project Cost

39.00M

Financing Type

Inviting Additional Financing

Implementing Government Agency

Department of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport and Communications

Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan Alignment

  • Pillar 1:
    Peace & Stability
  • Pillar 2:
    Prosperity & Partnership
  • Pillar 3:
    People & Planet
  • Goal 1
  • Peace, National Reconciliation, Security & Good Governance
  • Goal 2
  • Economic Stability & Strengthened Macroeconomic Management
  • Goal 3
  • Job Creation & Private Sector Led Growth                           
  • Goal 4
  • Human Resources & Social Development for a 21st Century Society
  • Goal 5
  • Natural Resources & the Environment for Posterity of the Nation

Contact Detail

Tin Maung Thein
Deputy Director / Department of Civil Aviation, the Ministry of Transport and Communications
aktttaaviation@gmail.com