The new Chinchero International Airport, located in Cusco, the most important touristic destination in Peru, has reached 31.2% overall construction progress, according to the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC).
This was announced by Vice minister of Transport Ismael Sutta during the Extraordinary Decentralized Session of the Congress of the Republic, held in the Cusco region.
During his participation, the Vice minister announced that an addendum was signed at the end of April that will allow the international bidding process to begin for the project's pending works, including the control tower, the runway, and other airport buildings.
These tenders are scheduled to be executed during the third quarter of 2025.
Currently, the construction of the passenger terminal is being carried out by Natividad de Chinchero Consortium, which is carrying out the works in coordination with the local communities of Ayllopongo, Yanacona, and Racchi Ayllu, located in the project's direct area of influence.
The passenger terminal is 18% complete, with work being completed on finishes, installations, metal roofing, and other technical areas, both in the domestic and international departure lounges and in the baggage handling and check-in areas.
The future terminal will have a surface area of 25,000 square meters and will include departure and arrival halls, commercial areas, security, immigration, and passport control for international flights.
Meanwhile, the airport's perimeter fence is 56% complete, contributing to the security and delimitation of the construction area.
Vice minister Sutta stated that the airport is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, respecting the deadlines and commitments made to the communities.
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Also, Vice Minister Sutta provided information on other projects underway in the Cusco region, such as the profile studies for the La Verónica Tunnel, the intercity rail project between Hidroeléctrica and Quillabamba, and the maintenance of the asphalt pavement on the Pisaq–Calca–Urubamba–Ollantaytambo–Santa María route in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Also participating in the hearing were Congress members Marleny Portero, Luis Aragón, Héctor Acuña, and Magaly Ruiz, directors of the MTC (Ministry of Transport and Tourism), representatives of the Natividad Consortium, the Project Management Office (PMO), local mayors, and community leaders from the area of influence.
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Published: 5/6/2025