{"id":28553,"date":"2026-08-24T18:00:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T15:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=28553"},"modified":"2026-08-31T11:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T08:34:22","slug":"riyadhs-king-khalid-airport-launches-silent-airport-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=28553","title":{"rendered":"Riyadh\u2019s King Khalid Airport launches \u2018Silent Airport\u2019 project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>AVIATION NEWS- <\/strong>King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has begun rolling out its \u2018Silent Airport\u2019 project, reducing public announcements across the terminal and shifting more of the passenger experience towards digital flight information.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"block-caa-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-wrapper__white\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-xl-9 col-md-8 content-wrapper__side-content\">\n<div>\n<p>The first phase began on Tuesday at Terminal 5, where general announcements are being reduced and limited primarily to departure gates.<br \/>\nThe move is intended to create a quieter and more comfortable environment while allowing passengers to access flight information through digital channels.<\/p>\n<p>Screens over announcements<br \/>\nRather than relying on repeated announcements across the terminal, passengers will be able to follow their flights through digital screens, airport signage, the airport\u2019s website and its WhatsApp service on 920020090.<br \/>\nThe airport\u2019s \u201cAsk Me\u201d team will also continue to provide assistance to passengers who require information.<br \/>\nThe initiative does not mean that King Khalid International Airport will become entirely silent. The first phase is focused on reducing repeated public announcements, with information specific to individual flights being delivered closer to the relevant departure gate.<br \/>\nNecessary operational, security and emergency announcements will continue to be made when required.<br \/>\nThe shift also builds on digital services already in place at the airport. 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