# Syrian Civil Aviation Authority takes control of Latakia Airport

https://mins.news/en/item/17589

- TASS, 2026-08-09 17:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2170725

> Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority has taken control of Latakia Airport. The authority said the next stage will be renovating the facility so it can handle international flights again. No timetable or specific renovation plans were provided in the statement. The move concerns the airport’s future return to international service.

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