Modernisation
The airport underwent a modernisation program with a partial inauguration in February 2011. The airport is seen to be vital for the coastal city and to sustain its industrial expansion plans.Airlines and destinations
There are currently no scheduled services to and from the airport.Accidents and incidents
*During a training flight on 15 January 2008, a Beech C90B King Air operated by the Nuclear Centre Survey crashed 500 meters from the airport while performing circuits, killing both the pilot and training pilot.References
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* * Airports in Egypt Port Said {{Egypt-airport-stub