| 1932 |
Modest beginning as a stopover point:
Imperial Airways - the forerunners of British Airways constructed an airfield at Sharjah as a stopover en-route to India and Australia. |
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| 1974-1977 |
Construction of Sharjah International Airport:
Opened on January 1, 1977, as first category II airport in the Arabian Gulf with an annual capacity of two million passengers. |
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| 1979 |
Construction of VIP lounge:
A separate small dome built besides the three domes. |
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| 1979-1980 |
Construction of cargo complex:
Two purpose-built terminals (Cargo Terminal 1 and 2) constructed along with aprons to park six DC8 cargo aircraft. The terminals each having a floor area of 7,200 sq-metres. |
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| 1980 |
Motor transport building:
The old cargo building was converted to a motor transport workshop. |
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| 1980-1981 |
Inflight catering complex:
Conversion of old terminal building to catering complex, was done. |
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| 1981 |
First-class lounge:
New lounge for first-class passengers established. |
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| 1981-1982 |
Construction of airline offices building:
16 offices and a conference hall constructed. |
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| 1983 |
Fuel farm expansion:
Phase I for second fuelling company (Shell) at the airport. |
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| 1983-1984 |
Expansion of holding lounges, Phase I:
Increased to 1,083 seats. |
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| 1984 |
Police air wing:
Police heliport and offices complex established. |
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| 1984 |
New arrivals exit:
With automatic doors leading to a new taxi lay-by. |
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| 1984 |
Construction of mosque:
Located near the main airport, providing access, for both passengers and the public. |
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| 1987-1988 |
Catering complex expansion:
Construction of an additional two-storey building to accommodate offices and additional facilities for the catering department. |
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| 1988 |
Duty Free complex:
The only duty-free 'oasis' in the world established. |
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| 1988-1989 |
Fuel:
Hydrant system (BP) installed. |
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| 1990-1991 |
Expansion of airline offices:
Additional offices bringing the total to 36 more airlines and the conference hall being relocated to the first floor. |
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| 1990-1992 |
Cold rooms:
Five cold rooms ( two freezers and three chillers ) for perishable goods at Cargo Terminal 1, constructed. |
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| 1992-1993 |
Modification-Arrivals Dome:
New exit for arriving Passengers, viewing gallery at ground floor with catering facilities, additional toilets for arriving passengers as well as for visiting public, kiosks for car rentals and hotels, relocation of Customs and Lost and Found. |
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| 1992-1993 |
Construction of hangar for the Royal aircraft:
New apron and hangar for His Highness' aircraft, constructed. |
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| 1994-1995 |
Expansion of aprons and car-parks:
Four passenger parking bays with AGNIS units, additional car-park for the passenger terminal providing space for 588 cars, four additional cargo aircraft parking bays and additional cargo shed (Cargo Terminal 3) to house six separate cargo agencies. |
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| 1995 |
Formation of SAIF Zone:
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone established. |
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| 1995-1996 |
Expansion of holding lounges, Phase II:
Number of lounges increased to eight and bringing the holding capacity of the lounges to 3,432 passengers. Additional toilets in the pier for passengers, mosque for passengers, new elevators in the holding lounges and a panoramic lift in the main dome for wheel chair passengers, all constructed in a comprehensive refurbishment & development plan. |
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| 1995-1996 |
Sewage treatment:
Plant designed for a population of 2,000. |
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| 1996 |
Construction of a majlis at the Royal hangar:
Rest rooms and majlis for His Highness, built. |
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| 1996 |
Cargo aprons, new guard house, car-park and gate13:
Four additional cargo aircraft parking bays, additional car and truck park at Cargo Terminal 3, new access road to cargo complex from the main airport access and relocation of gate 13, done in this year. |
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| 1996 |
Additional lounges:
First class and business class lounges built for passenger convenience and comfort. |
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| 1996 |
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Renovation of the passenger terminal:
Expansion of the passport control area, replacing of carpet with ceramic tiles in the main departures and the arrival domes and new passport control counters done. |
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| 1996 |
Expansion of fuel farm:
Phase II for third fuelling company at airport (Emarat) undertaken. |
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| 1997 |
Asian Freight Industry Awards 1997:
"Best Aircargo Terminal Operator" - Sharjah International Airport, 1st Runner-Up, Organized & Sponsored by Cargonews Asia . |
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| 1997 |
Construction of new substation:
For new aviation fuel farms and labour camps, a new substation was constructed. |
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| 1997 |
Bus and Taxi stand:
New covered Bus and taxi stand for arriving passengers constructed. |
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| 1997 |
Renovation:
Departures Dome, refurbished and renovated. |
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| 1997-1998 |
Renovation:
Emarat Fuelling Station. |
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| 1998 |
Asian Freight Industry Awards 1998:
"Best Aircargo Terminal Operator" - Sharjah International Airport, 1st Runner-Up, Organized & Sponsored by Cargonews Asia . |
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| 1998 |
Modernization:
State-of-the art new first class and business class lounges with modern facilities like e-mail, Internet browsing etc. in addition to other facilities like TV, Phone and Catering, inaugurated this year. |
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| 1999 |
Institute of Transport Management has awarded the Global Air Cargo Airport 1999
to Sharjah International Airport for Outstanding Contribution to the Transport Industry. |
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| 1999 |
Construction:
A brand new complex housing the Engineering, Motor Transport, Electronics and Purchasing departments, together with Main Stores constructed. |
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| 2000 |
Construction of Cargo Terminal 4:
Dh45m Freight Center providing the highest levels of facilities in keeping with international standards inaugurated. |
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| 2000 |
Arrivals Exit:
New improved Air-conditioned exit area for arriving passengers along with a new Greeters area. |
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| 2001 |
Hala Service :
A new Hala Services cell created in line with the airports mission to provide its passengers comfort and convenience. New counters for the Hala service, cell in the Departures and Arrivals area. |
