The landmark arched curtain wall of the main terminal at Iraq's Nasiriyah International Airport—CSCEC—has recently been fully enclosed, signaling the project's transition to the interior finishing phase.

Located in the city of Nasiriyah, the project includes the construction of a new landside terminal, VIP terminal, hotel, air traffic control tower, and other facilities. On the airside, it involves the development of a runway, aircraft aprons, and a 25-kilometer access road. Once completed, the airport will become the largest aviation hub in southern Iraq, significantly enhancing transportation development in the country's southwest region.

The project team has adopted an innovative, fully prefabricated construction system. The signature arched steel frame was modularized into 24 standardized units, enabling rapid assembly and integrated hoisting of heavy structural components. Using a dual-crane installation plan, nearly 2,000 tons of structural steel were erected within just two months.

To tackle the region's extreme heat and frequent sandstorms, the terminal's façade features 6,000 square meters of custom-made Low-E insulated glass coated with a nano anti-abrasion film. This significantly enhances light transmission while reducing solar heat gain.

The design of the main terminal’s façade is inspired by the shape of the date palm. The project team optimized the installation of hundreds of uniquely shaped glass panels. At night, the façade is illuminated by a culturally themed light show. Spanning 540 meters, the continuous double-curved arched curtain wall stands as the largest of its kind in Iraq.