Larnaca International Airport (IATA airport code: LCA) is an international airport located at Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaca airport is Cyprus' main international gateway, the largest of the Republic of Cyprus' two commercial airports. It was originally a small airfield, used by the British Armed Forces.
Following the Turkish Invasion of the northern part of the island in 1974, putting Nicosia International Airport (NIC) out of use, works began to develop Larnaca as an Airport. It has a single passenger terminal, consisting of two large main terminal buildings, and a larger rear building housing the arrivals hall. The arrivals hall currently has 4 luggage belts, and is in the process of being extended to accommodate a further four belts and a larger lounge or transfer passengers.
Larnaca Airport is often used as a hub by passengers traveling between Europe and the Middle East, and Cyprus's status as a major tourist destination means that passenger numbers are around 5 million a year. This is double the capacity the airport was designed for. As such, a tender was put out in 1998 to develop the airport further increasing its capacity. The work is expected to be completed in 2009.
The airport also possesses a large engineering hangar, cargo terminal, and other facilities including airfuel and provision for light aircraft.
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