The ambitious Chinchero International Airport project in Cusco (AICC) has captured the attention of authorities and citizens alike. Conceived as a key piece to decentralize Peru’s tourism offer, this airport promises to be an engine of regional development.
However, its construction has been plagued by controversies and delays that have raised doubts about its future implementation. Since its conception in the 1970s, the airport has faced various challenges that generate uncertainty. Below, we detail its possible opening date and the reasons behind the delays.
When will the Chinchero Airport be inaugurated?
The project, located in the province of Urubamba, has been the subject of controversy. Although a deadline was established for its completion in July 2025.
However, Carlos Fernández, director of the Chinchero Project Management Office (PMO), pointed out that The airport will only be built by March 2026. For his part, Werner Salcedo, regional governor of Cusco, estimates that It would only be finished in 2027..
Why are there delays at the new Cusco airport?
The reasons behind the delays are diverse and complex. Although a Government-to-Government contract was signed with South Korea for the execution of the project, the lack of significant progress in the works has generated concern, since, in February of this year, the works at the Chinchero Airport They barely exceeded 10%-12%, according to the MTC.
Currently, the works are temporarily paralyzed. The Natividad Consortium, in charge of construction, has requested an additional US$197 million due to unforeseen factors, such as 27% inflation and problems with the land delivered for the work. Likewise, the container crisis and the Russia-Ukraine war have caused unforeseen costs.
How much will the investment be in the Cusco airport?
The total investment in the Chinchero International Airport amounts to S/2,553 million. It will be executed under the public-private partnership modality and will be self-financing. The megaproject will have 357 hectares and will transport around three times more passengers than the Velazco Astete in Cusco: between 7 and 11 million people per year.
In addition, the terminal area for international flights will have four boarding lounges, while the terminal for domestic flights passengers will have eight boarding lounges.
Chinchero Airport: are the works paralyzed?
Currently, the works in Chinchero are temporarily paralyzed, while the Natividad Consortium, in charge of construction, has requested an additional amount of US$197 million to complete the work.
Fernández, director of the Chinchero Project Management Office (PMO), pointed out that a project of this magnitude will always have things to resolve, but that “There is no reason for the sit-in” what Natividad is doing, which he accuses of requesting changes via Substitute Technical Reports, which have already been refuted by the competent authorities.
Source: Larepublica
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