Heavy investment in Peruvian airports: US$200 million allocated for expansion amid ongoing protests

Four Peruvian airports are set to receive over US$200 million in investments as air passenger traffic recovers following the pandemic.

Aeropuertos Andinos del Peru (AAP), the concessionaire of these airports, aims to expand the Arequipa airport, Peru’s third busiest, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2024.

The expansion, under a public-private partnership, would be completed by January 2026, increasing the terminal’s capacity to 2.8 million passengers per year.

AAP also plans to invest US$40 million in expansions for the airports in Juliaca, Puerto Maldonado, and Tacna.

Additionally, a new runway at the Juliaca airport, costing up to US$130 million, has been approved and negotiations with interested parties are underway.

However, social protests in the region have caused delays and raised concerns about future violence.

Despite this, AAP remains confident in the airports’ security measures and aims to address stakeholder and bank concerns regarding potential disruptions.

The investments in airport infrastructure aim to support Peru’s growing air travel demand and enhance the country’s transportation network.

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