This is the new terminal at Jorge Chávez Airport in Lima

Expansion of new airport terminal in the city of Lima Jorge Chávez international flights airlines progress investment LAP concession work construction new tower second runway

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I was able to tour what will be the new terminal of the Lima Jorge Chavez Airport, a mega project that will be the first airport city in Latin America.

The Jorge Chavez International Airport from Lima, Peru, is in the midst of a transformation process with the construction of a new passenger terminal. This work, considered a milestone in the airport infrastructure of Latin America, will allow the airport to increase its capacity and provide a better experience to passengers.

After several years of delay and a more than necessary construction of new infrastructure, I was able to know and tour (much) of what since 18 from December to 2024 It will be the brand new terminal of one of the most important airports in the region.

77% ready for the new terminal at Lima Airport

On an exclusive visit and thanks to the support of Lima Airport Partners – LAP, I toured the works of the mega work, one of the most important investments in the history of the Peru and also from Latin America.

I invite you to review this Aero Report, so that you can see the magnitude of the new infrastructure that is a 77% list and that in December it will change, al fin, the experience of passengers who use the Airport Lima as final destination or in connection, available on YouTube:

Features of the New Terminal:

Let's now review the main features that the new terminal will have., which will undoubtedly be a huge leap in every sense for the Airport.

  • The new terminal will have a capacity of 40 million passengers a year in 2025, which represents a significant increase compared to the current capacity of 22 millions.
    • On 2024 The terminal will have the capacity 30 initial million.
  • The terminal design is modern and functional, inspired by Peruvian culture, the hummingbird of the Nazca lines. The façade will be composed of a glass and metal structure that will allow natural light to enter..
  • The new terminal will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology to facilitate the boarding and disembarkation process for passengers.. This includes automatic check-in systems, biometric security screening and boarding gates with telescopic sleeves.
  • The terminal will have 46 Boarding gates, of which 9 they are already installed.
  • In December, the terminal will open with 210 thousand square meters of construction and the 2025 will be expanded to 230 thousand square meters.
  • The terminal will have a wide range of services for passengers, including shops, VIP lounges, restaurants, cafés, rest and entertainment areas.
  • The construction of the new terminal is being carried out with environmental sustainability criteria. Recycled materials will be used and measures will be implemented to reduce energy and water consumption. A waste treatment plant is also being built.
  • It is expandable, Depending on the need, new expansions can be developed to increase capacity or comply with the quality parameters established in the concession contract..

I tell you many more details in the video above..

Investment Cost

The total investment in the construction of the new Jorge Chávez Airport terminal amounts to more than 2.000 millions of dollars. The financing of the project comes 100% of the efforts of private, which guarantees an economic flow to achieve the highest construction standards, technology and security.

Benefits of the New Terminal

The new Jorge Chávez Airport terminal will generate a series of benefits for the country, among them, more than current 6.000 direct jobs currently generated, Greater dynamism is expected in tourism and employment in the country thanks to the fact that airlines will be able to increase their operations in the country without limitations..

  • The new terminal will allow the airport to meet the growth of air traffic in Peru and Latin America.
  • The new terminal will offer a better passenger experience with modern facilities, cutting-edge technology and a wide range of services.
  • The construction and operation of the new terminal will generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs and since its opening an increase of thousands of jobs is expected at the Airport.
  • The new terminal will help boost tourism in Peru by improving the country's connectivity with the rest of the world.

The new Jorge Chávez Airport terminal is a large-scale project that will transform the airport panorama of Latin America and will place the Lima Hub in an even better position compared to its competition.. The terminal will provide a better experience for passengers, will boost tourism and generate employment.

A more than necessary work, given the collapse of the current terminal, It will allow Peru to make a quantitative leap towards excellence in air service and by being the initial starting and ending door for millions of tourists a year., will help the traveler's outlook improve even more.

I will be attentive to the inauguration of the new terminal in December and I hope to be able to attend to bring you even more details of this mega work., which together with the new control tower and second runway, They are giving new life to such an important air terminal in the region.

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