Buildings and Terminal
The total area of the airport is stated in local units as "2,350 dunams", or 235 hectares (2.35 km2).
The main terminal building is a two-story 4,000-square-metre (0.40 ha) Arab Islamic designed building which is decorated with Moroccan tile, features glass windows framed by arches, and has state-of-the-art equipment. A control tower faces the runway and apron.
The airport was staffed by a total of 400 personnel.
There were no ramps for passengers to disembark directly to the terminal. Stairs were brought out to the planes parked on the apron.
Facilities within the terminal building included:
- VIP Lounge
- Baggage Area
- Customs and Immigration
- Two Restaurants
- Medical Facilities
- First Aid Clinic
- Bank
- Post Office
- Tourist Office
- Security Office
The airport included 19 other buildings:
- Fuel Stations – Palestinian Petroleum Corporation
- Aircraft Hangars
- ATS Communication Tower – destroyed
- Passenger Services
- Cargo Terminals
- Airline Operations (Ground Services)
- Fire and Rescue
- Parking Lot
- Maintenance Workshop
- ATC Watchtower/Control Tower (28 metres (92 ft) in height)
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