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

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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 is carrying out the project.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Governor Aleu appeals for support to complete airport construction - The City Review South Sudan". cityreviewss.com. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  2. ^ "Airport construction underway in Kiir's home village". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  3. ^ "Construction of Akon International Airport kicks off". One Citizen Daily. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-15.