The new terminal of the Jorge Chavez International Airport is 98% complete and ready to begin operations on January 29, a representative of the operating company,
During a visit to the airport located in Callao, LAP representative Karla Urdiales explained that they are conducting the "trial phase" of the new International Airport, which involves testing systems and processes with the entire airport community.
"This is an airport that will be three times larger than the current one. We have five service levels, and the most interesting thing is that it features cutting-edge technology, especially for passenger safety," Urdiales said about the 935-hectare site on Thursday.
The spokesperson added that the terminal will be capable of processing 300 carry-on bags per hour and 1,200 checked bags per hour.
How many boarding gates will it feature?
The capital's new airport will feature 56 boarding gates, 67 aircraft positions, and 46 boarding bridges —27 more than the current terminal.
"We are 150 companies working on the terminal, and we are in the process of fine-tuning and conducting all the tests required for an airport of this complexity to be ready for the start of operations on January 29," she stated.
The LAP representative also noted that this is South America's "first airport city," involving a US$2 billion investment in the terminal, the runway tower, and the runway rehabilitation, which will be executed next year.
Equipped with "seismic isolators"
Additionally, the airport will include "seismic isolators" in its foundations, which will ensure that, in the event of a major earthquake, "operations will not be affected," allowing activities to continue as normal.
Urdiales emphasized that the inauguration of the new Jorge Chavez Airport is a "joint effort with government authorities" requiring extensive coordination.
Currently, they are focused on preparing for the initial operations of the first flights at the brand-new terminal.