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| image = Benazir Intl Islamabad.jpg | image-width = 250 | image2 = Islamabad-Airport-40156.JPG | image2-width = 250 | IATA = ISB | ICAO = OPRN | type = Public / Military | owner = | operator = Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan | city-served = Islamabad and Rawalpindi | location = Rawalpindi | hub = | elevation-f = 1,688 | elevation-m = 508 | website = | latd = 33 | latm = 36 | lats = 59 | latNS = N | longd = 073 | longm = 05 | longs = 57 | longEW = E | coordinates_region = PK | pushpin_map = Pakistan | pushpin_relief = yes | pushpin_mapsize = 250 | pushpin_map_caption = Location of airport in Pakistan | pushpin_label = ISB | pushpin_label_position = bottom | metric-rwy = y | r1-number = 12/30 | r1-length-m = 3,287 | r1-length-f = 10,785 | r1-surface = Asphalt | stat-year = 2014 | stat1-header = Passengers | stat1-data = 8,377,500 | footnotes = Sources: AIP Pakistan〔AIP Pakistan: (OPRN – ISLAMABAD / Chaklala International )〕 and DAFIF }} Benazir Bhutto International Airport (, ) is the third-largest airport in Pakistan, serving the capital Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi in the province of Punjab. Previously known as the Islamabad International Airport, it was renamed after the late Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto by the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Yusuf Raza Gillani on 21 June 2008.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=PM names Islamabad Airport as Benazir Bhutto International Airport - GEO.tv )〕 The airport is actually located outside of Islamabad, in the area of Chaklala, Rawalpindi. Being the main airport for the Pakistani capital it often hosts officials and citizens from other nations. The airfield is shared with the transport and liaison squadrons of the Pakistan Air Force, which refers to it as PAF Base Nur Khan. In the fiscal year 2008–2009, over 3,136,664 passengers used Benazir Bhutto International Airport and 34,025 aircraft movements were registered.〔(caapakistan.com.pk – Major Traffic Flows By Airport During The Year 2008–09 )〕 The airport serves as a hub for the flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines. It is also the hub of Shaheen Air International and a focus city of airblue. According to a 2014 poll, Islamabad Airport was voted as the worst airport in the world.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Islamabad airport voted the worst in the world: Poll )〕〔http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2014/worst-airports.htm〕 In response the government launched a Rs. 399 million project to renovate and expand the airport including the 1700 X 75 feet taxi way link adjacent to the lone runway of the airport. The renovation was completed by March, 2015.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=‘Rs399m spent on renovation, expansion of Islamabad airport’ )〕 Due to the ever-growing need for better facilities and services available for passengers, The Government of Pakistan is constructing a new airport in Islamabad. The new green field facility will be the biggest in Pakistan. The new location of the Islamabad International Airport has been selected at Fateh Jang, 30 km southwest of Islamabad city centre (Blue Area), as measured from Zero Point. The construction of the new airport is underway and completion is estimated to be in December 2015.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Plea against Civil Aviation boss: Airport won’t be ready before April 2015, says CAA )〕 ==Structure== Benazir Bhutto International Airport is a civil and military airport which handles VIPs as well as public scheduled operations for many airlines. Foreign diplomats, high level government officials, as well as military officials are welcomed at this airport. The Rawal Lounge has been designated for use of these high profile personalities.〔(Islamabad International Airport: Rawal Lounge )〕 There are separate lounges for international and domestic economy passengers. The domestic and international lounges have been provided with facilities that include wifi Internet, snack bars/light refreshments, satellite plasma TVs, telephone and fax facilities, and a global selection of newspapers/magazines. There are also lounges for transit passengers who may be travelling further internationally or domestically and they also have designated prayer areas. The CIP lounge can be used by first and business class passengers travelling on international or domestic flights. Passengers have to be issued an airline card from the check-in staff. Currently, the airport is able to handle eleven wide body aircraft at one time, with additional five parking places for general aviation aircraft. It does not have the capacity for take off and landing of such aircraft as Airbus A380 or Boeing 747-8. At the moment, the airport does not have any air bridges installed, so buses take the passengers from the airport terminal to the aircraft where air stairs are used. The airport has a wide variety of duty-free shops, restaurants, wifi Internet services and souvenir arts and crafts shops. There are numerous television monitors and mobile connecting points in the terminal to allow passengers to check flight times and recharge their phones. There are a string of financial exchange counters and commercial banks such as National Bank of Pakistan, Habib Bank Ltd and MCB Bank Ltd. MCB, Barclays, Citibank and Habib Bank have also launched ATMs that are linked to various global networks. To meet safety and health issues, the airport has also opened "Smoke Zones" within the lounge facilities for those who smoke. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Benazir Bhutto International Airport」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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