“The ministry depends on the economic feasibility in granting any approval for the establishment of a civilian airport in any province and feasibility is determined by experts and technical specialists in this field,”The ministry adviser, Karim al - Nuri told “Shafaq News “.

Kirkuk, Diyala , Salahuddin , Anbar , Babil and Dhi -Qar provinces have demanded previously to establish civilian airports , similar to the provinces of Najaf , Basra and Mosul.