He Fernando Belaunde Terry airportlocated in the city of Jaénhe was fully operational This Tuesday after two years of paralysisthanks to the conclusion of the passionate and improvement of its infrastructure, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC).
The holder of the sector, César SandovalHe headed a symbolic reopening ceremony in which he highlighted the importance of this work for regional connectivity. “We are satisfied with the work done. Jaén deserved to have his operating airport again”He said.
Sandoval announced that Passages will begin to free themselves this Wednesday and? Flights will restart on November 1. Rehabilitation contemplated the intervention of 15,000 m² of trackin which it was placed stabilized base and high resistance hot asphalttogether with the installation of Geomallas and geotextiles to protect the surface of the humidity.
Besides, I know rehabilitated parallel drainage To ensure the correct evacuation of the water and execute Improvements in the passenger terminalwhich will have X -ray system, metal detector, conveyor belt and a platform for two A320 aircraft.
Comprehensive modernization project: S/ 317 million
Minister Sandoval also reported on the ambitious project Integral Airport Modernizationwhose investment amounts to S/ 317 million 313,000. The plan contemplates:
- Track extension from 2,400 to 2,750 meters.
- New Stage Street and aircraft platform.
- Modern passenger terminal with capacity to Three simultaneous flights.
- New control towerperimeter fence, porch of entry and wide parking.
- Emergency quick response facilities.
He Technical file The project is in development. It is expected that the First stage is tendered in the second quarter of 2026 And the works begin in August of the same year.
Authorities present
During the inspection visit, Minister Sandoval was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Desilú León; the Congressman Silvia Monteza; the Corpac President Tabata Vivancoand regional and local authorities of the province of Jaén.
