Obras de ampliación del aeropuerto de Cartagena arrancarían en enero de 2026

Después de afrontar una semiparálisis de casi 10 meses, las obras del proyecto de ampliación y modernización del Aeropuerto Rafael Núñez podrían arrancar después del ‘Puente de Reyes’, anunció el gerente de ese proyecto, Juan Sebastián Camargo Tobón.

Obras de ampliación del aeropuerto de Cartagena arrancarían en enero de 2026

TL;DR

  • Construction for the Rafael Núñez Airport expansion and modernization project is slated to begin after the 'Puente de Reyes' holiday.
  • The project, expected to take 24 months, aims for the new international terminal, direct boarding bridges, fuel systems, and platform to be operational by the end of 2027.
  • Over 80% of land acquisition offers have been accepted, with preliminary work like topographical surveys and network inventories underway.
  • The airport is nearing 8 million passengers moved this year, solidifying its position as Colombia's third busiest.
  • A temporary 250m² expansion of the domestic waiting area, accommodating up to 150 additional people, is being implemented to improve passenger experience during peak seasons.
  • The permanent domestic waiting area will span 4,582 m² and include independent air conditioning, information screens, televisions, and a sound system.