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Akon International Airport (IATA: AEE) is planned airport in the Akon Village of Gogrial West County, Warrap State, South Sudan.
History
editOn 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
edit- ^ "Governor Aleu appeals for support to complete airport construction - The City Review South Sudan". cityreviewss.com. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Airport construction underway in Kiir's home village". Radio Tamazuj. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Construction of Akon International Airport kicks off". One Citizen Daily. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
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