Why Rebuilding Chicago O’Hare Costs Nearly As Much Per Passenger As Riyadh’s 6-Runway Mega-Airport

To meet growing passenger capacity, several airport-related projects are being undertaken in cities all around the world, ranging from extending existing infrastructure to replacing aging facilities and, in some cases, even building brand-new airports. Two projects that quickly become interesting when considering the numbers are the upgrades underway at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and the new King Salman Airport project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.