The investment for this year in the megaproject to expand and enhance Jorge Chavez International Airport will mean a significant injection of US$533 million into Peru's economy,
"For the construction of this new airport infrastructure, inputs purchased in the national territory are being used, boosting the domestic economy," Lazarte underlined.
"Therefore, it is a project that, in addition to closing gaps and providing services to citizens, has a positive impact on the country's economic recovery this year," she added.
The work is expected to be completed and corresponding operations to begin in 2025.
Currently, the new passenger terminal registers a 26% completion rate, while the construction of the tower and the second runway are already 100% complete.
By 2025, the new Jorge Chavez Airport terminal is projected to have the capacity to serve 30 million passengers per year —with a constructed area of 210,000 square meters.
The new control tower is 65 meters high and the second runway is 3,480 meters long.
Besides, more than 10 kilometers of new taxiways have been built. Plus, approach lights and beacon systems have been installed, among others.
Thanks to this infrastructure, it will be possible to serve all types of aircraft. In addition, a better service will be provided to users.