The Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, located in the city of Juliaca (Puno), will temporarily suspend its air operations from September 19 to October 5, reported the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC).
He argued that this measure is due to the need to carry out corrective maintenance work on the runway by the concessionaire. Andean Airports of Peru (AAP)within the framework of its contractual obligations with the State to provide an optimal service to all users.
In coordination with the TCMthis second phase of work has been scheduled with the aim of guaranteeing the safety of passengers, crew members and the aeronautical community in general.
In addition to the aforementioned maintenance work, the TCM and the concessionaire work on the definitive studies for the work to improve the Inca Manco Capac Airport.
This project will require an investment of more than US$ 90 million, about. This is in addition to the cost of optimizing passenger terminal services, SEI vehicles (fire fighting services), optimization of perimeter fences and equipment.
The improvements of juliaca airport are executed within the framework of the concession contract for the second group of airports in the province of the Republic of Peru, which was signed on January 5, 2011. The objective of this work is to contribute to the economic development of the Puno region through the revitalization of commercial activities and the promotion of tourism.
