The total number of the Kingdom’s airports so far are (28).  During the last few years, a number of national airliners have been licensed to reach five (Saudi Arabian Airlines, Flynas, Saudi Gulf, Nesma and Flyadeal).  The increase in number opens the door for a competitive prices and a wider options to the flying public. Air traffic statistics at the Kingdom’s airports are one of the indicators of progress and development witnessed by the aviation sector.  A quick glance at these stats, we can come to the conclusion that the passengers number in the Kingdom’s airports are on the rise.  In 1975, the number of passengers recorded was limited to (3.31) million, it reached (22) million in 1985, only to rise to (36.91) million in 1995.  Meanwhile, in 2015, it reached (81.86) million, then again the number jumped to a record high of (100) million passengers in 2018. --SPA 11:03 LOCAL TIME 08:03 GMT 0008 www.spa.gov.sa/w1176599