Herat airport expands capability

HERAT, Afghanistan (Feb. 17) - The Herat runway extension project was inaugurated Feb. 17, 2011 here at Camp Arena. After a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the first civilian and military aircraft landed on the newly modified airstrip.

According to Herat Provincial Governor, Dr. Daoud Saba, the extended runway is now capable of receiving a greater variety of aircraft and is a major step toward transforming Herat Airport into an international hub.

Further, Saba said the improvement will allow Afghans a more economically friendly method of traveling nationally and internationally alike.

The project was funded jointly by all NATO countries. NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency senior representative Dr. Robert Young said he was proud of his involvement and looks forward to working on other airstrips in the future, increasing the mobility of Afghans.

The runway is now 3,000 meters long, features anti-reflective painting and ICAO lighting.

Travel in and out of Herat Airport is increasing. The number of combined civilian and military movements in 2010 double those of 2009.

Regional Command-West commander Italian Brig. Gen. Marcello Bellacicco stated the project represents a continued coalition desire to improve the condition of Afghanistan and its people.

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[WinkyMaeve]

@maykhosh herat = khorasan = iran, afghan = pashtun

[bis2211]

Bel lavoro Generale, avanti così a te ed ai tuoi uomini.

[maykhosh]

It will be nice to see all Afghans get together and build Afghanistan and love each-other.

We shouldn't expect others to do it for us.

We most work hard like other nations and be friend with each-other.

Thanks to those who helping us.

[jan20adam]

Thanks from those countries who financially supported this project and also thanks from those who worked hard on it :-) God bless you all .amen

[ImageOFlove]

Thanks for upload, I love to see more developments in the country and I hope to peace in the Afghanistan and all over the world and let the children of adam to live in peace.

[javidsharif]

Great

tanx for helping afghans

now i wanna go to afg