The arrival of the new city Jorge Chávez Airport is getting closer. With an investment by Lima Airport Partners (LAP) Which amounts to US$2,000 million, It promises to be unique in South America, as it will stand out for its extension, commercial offering and cutting-edge technology for passenger transit and baggage management.
The main idea of this project focuses on the notion of a “Airport City”, according to Lorena Trelles from LAP. This update is expected to have a significant impact on the tourism sector, placing the airport in a prominent position as the best in all of Latin America.
When will the New Jorge Chávez Airport begin operations?
The next air terminal is currently 70% complete in its construction and promises to be inaugurated in December 2024. According to LAP press reports to La República, the project and testing phase will be completed next year so that everything is in perfect condition for the official inauguration.
In addition, the new airport is expected to have an initial capacity to serve 30 million passengers per year, which will increase to 40 million in 2025, with continued expansion planned until 2051.
What new features will the new Jorge Chávez Airport bring?
- Second runway and new operations control tower
- First terminal in South America with seismic isolation
- 33 fixed bridges
- 46 boarding sleeves
- A luggage system of more than 7 km
- 4 commercial areas.
The new landing strip, which currently receives flights from all types of aircraft, has recorded 14,000 flights and 1.9 million passengers to date. The new control tower, from which the departure and arrival of planes is monitored, has been in operation since April of this year.
Source: Larepublica
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