He Jaén Airport He has experienced temporary closures due to problems in his infrastructure and adverse climatic conditions. In July 2024, he was reopened after the execution of maintenance works; However, in November of the same year, Corpac announced the suspension of all air operations. The decision, effective since November 13, was taken as a security measure in the face of the deterioration of the pavement and the proximity of the rainy season.
The suspension of flights affected the connectivity of the Cajamarca region, forcing passengers to opt for land transport to Chiclayo to continue their trip. It is estimated that the paralysis of activities for one year generated economic losses of approximately 60 million soles, impacting sectors such as trade and export of agricultural products.
Given this situation, Corpac reported that it works on the necessary efforts for the rehabilitation of airport facilities.
MTC confirms reopening date of Jaén Airport and Restart of Commercial Flights
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) reported that maintenance work on the airport track Fernando Belaúnde Terry, in Jaén, will conclude at the end of February 2024. This was indicated by the head of the sector, Raúl Pérez Reyes, in an interview for RPP News. Initially, the completion of the works was scheduled for January; However, the detection of a problem in water drainage delayed deadlines.
“Jaén Airport will give them the good news that already at the end of this month (February) The problem of maintenance of the slopes is solved, the truth was planned to end the month of January, at the end of January, what happens is that they have discovered that a water drainage, so they have had to modify that drainage, that has made that Now it is delivered at the end of the month, “he said.
According to the authority, the Peruvian Corporation of Airports and Commercial Aviation (Córpac) It will have the operating terminal at the end of February, allowing the resumption of commercial flights in March. “Córpac already has at the end of the month Jaén airport ready and in March they should begin to operate commercial flights to Jaén,” he said.
Citizens of Jaén demanded the reopening of the airport
On Monday, May 27, the population of Jaén mobilized to the Plaza de Armas to request the reactivation of the airport after more than a year of inactivity. The protest was attended by transport guilds, neighborhood boards and representatives of the Jaén Provincial Municipalitywho expressed their dissatisfaction with the delay in reopening. During the demonstration, attendees carried a plane prototype as a symbol of their demand.
Simultaneously, Minister Pérez Reyes, together with Congressmen from Cajamarca and the mayor of Jaén, José Tapia Díaz, inspected the state of the landing floor and subsequently held a meeting with the citizenship in the auditorium of the National University of Cajamarca. In that meeting, Tapia Díaz revealed that the stoppage of the flights had generated losses per 100 million soles for Jaén and more than 500 million throughout the region.
Mayor of Jaén holds Corpac and the MTC: “It is Corpac’s fault and the MTC”
The mayor of Jaén, José Tapia Díaz, expressed his rejection of the constant postponations of the reopening of the airport, pointing out as direct responsible for Córpac and MTC. He emphasized that delays have seriously impacted the local and regional economy, also affecting the inhabitants of San Ignacio, Bagua and Chachapoyas, as well as passengers from Chiclayo and Lima. In addition, he warned that the lack of air connectivity has generated complications in tourism and communication with the northern and northeast of the country.
“On behalf of the entire population, I want to express my deepe It is repeated more, because the damage is incalculable. INEI, “Tapia Díaz said in the attention of the authorities. “I want this to know the same president,” he added.
The burgomaster indicated that citizens will continue to demand concrete solutions to avoid future paralyzes and guarantee the permanent operation of the airport.
Source: Larepublica
Alia is a professional author and journalist, working at 247 news agency. She writes on various topics from economy news to general interest pieces, providing readers with relevant and informative content. With years of experience, she brings a unique perspective and in-depth analysis to her work.
