13 airports in the country will be modernized with a total investment of more than US$500 million In 15 infrastructure works by linking the public and private sectors Regulatory body for the national airport system (Orsna) and the franchisee company Argentina airports.
This was stated by the Chief of Staff, Manuel AdorniThis Monday. As expected, The renovations will be carried out at airports in 11 provinces It will include the construction and redesign of terminals and the modernization of runways and pre-boarding halls, among other interventions.
As explained by L Clarion Sector sources The investment will be jointly between Orsna and Aeropuertos. They stated that the majority corresponds to the Airport Infrastructure Works Fund and the other portion will be direct disbursement from airports.
In this way, Airports will be renovated From Ezeiza, Jorge Newbery Airport, Salta, Iguazu, Resistencia, Tucuman, Cordoba, Bariloche, Mendoza, Rio Grande, Rio Gallegos, Formosa and San Rafael.
The news comes yet Historical passenger record and new routes accessed Which adds to the sector. According to National Civil Aviation Administration (Anak), commercial air traffic grew again in October, with an increase in the number of passengers who passed through national airports and historic maximums for those who traveled abroad.
So, The passenger register meant that a total of 4,287,876 people were mobilized, 3% More than the previous record set in October 2023 (when 4,175,758 aircraft were flown) and 10% More than in October 2024 (when 3,883,750 moved).
“These actions are part of… A comprehensive plan to modernize and expand the airport infrastructureas a development strategy for the National Airport System (SNA), aims to improve connectivity, promote air traffic growth and raise quality standards.
So far in 2025, more than 10 works have been completed at seven airports: San Juan, Viedma, Comodoro Rivadavia, Termas de Río Hondo, Río Cuarto, Aeroparque and Ezeiza. They were made with A An investment worth 156 million US dollars.
“It involves strategic and necessary actions So that Argentina can promote the revitalization of the aviation sectorWithin the framework of the open skies policy and the promotion of deregulation, Ursena said.
He added: “The opening of the aviation market has allowed the entry of operators, greater freedom for companies, more connections for passengers and increased competition, both in Buenos Aires and at home. Every action contributes to strengthening and modernizing A more efficient and secure network equipped for the growth of this sector“.
days ago, Airports have already announced works that will double the capacity of Cordoba Airport With more than 26 million US dollarsWhich will be disbursed directly. Meanwhile, works Tucumanannounced last week, will be done by trust, with 58.5 million US dollars To completely redesign the airport, which will result in a 10,000 square meter terminal, tripling the capacity of the departure lounge and expanding the check-in and control areas.
With regard to completed works, In Ezeiza, the rapid migration of international arrivals has been completed new electrical wiring; While the sidewalks and entrances at the Aeroparque were renovated, security controls were expanded and the new south platform was built.
There have also been improvements to the interior. In San Juan, a new international departure terminal was built; And at Viedma, the approach lighting system; and in Comodoro Rivadavia, bottle repair; In Termas de Río Hondo, expansion of the passenger terminal; In Rio Cuarto, rehabilitation of the runway, taxis and markings.