The Bogotá El Dorado International Airportá celebró 65 añOperations having transported hundreds of millions of passengers.
In the framework of the anniversaryúmero 65 from the International Airport The Golden, the Airáutica Civil and airport deliver to Bogotaá a yesísymbol of its history: el icóonly sign of «The Golden». Afterés de 53 años as terminal input image, This restored piece pays tribute to the collective memory of the city and the millions of travelers who traveled under its letters..
El Dorado meets 65 años
The original sign was installed on 28 October 1959, just below the control tower, and remainedó allí by défallen as a visual emblem. On 2012, It was removed during modernization works.ón. Thanks to a joint effort between OPAIN and Aerocivil, The piece underwent restorationón to be displayed permanently.
The name of the airport evokes the legendary city of gold from mythologyíthe music, that inspireó to the Spanish conquerorsñoles. Inaugurated in 1959 to replace the AeróRoof drome, Its name symbolizes the wealth and value of the region.ón.
Hoy, the restored piece will be displayedá in the Terminal 2 (old Bridge Aéreo), convertedébecoming a new reference point for travelers, visitors and history lovers.
Natalí Leal, General Manager of OPAIN, describes the sign as a «emotional bridge» that connects generations with Bogot's pastá. «By restoring it and delivering it to the city, We celebrate 65 añthose of memory, progress and transformationón. It is símbolo reminds us of dówhere we come from and drives us to continue projecting El Dorado and the countryís towards a future más connected, sustainable and competitive», I sayó.
For his part, the Brigadier General (R. A) Ifé Henry Pinto Rodríguez, Aeron directoráutica Civil, I stand outó the importance of this act for the memory of the capital: «Remembering what those letters meant allows us to understand that the airport is not just for Bogotáá, but from Colombia. It is the possibility of honoring our history and consolidating El Dorado as one of the most important airports.áimportant of the continent».
The legacy of El Dorado
after meás of seis décadas de surgeryón, El Dorado has established itself as a hub strategistélogic for Latinoamérica, being the airportúMerely one of Colombia in passenger and cargo transportation. With 102 Destinations (45 national and 57 international), strengthens connectivity toépa areaís and has been internationally recognized for its high standardsáparter de servicio, efficiency and sustainability.
With this actionón, The Golden seeks to foster a sense of belonging and make visible the heritage value of the íurban cones. The piece will beá available so that new generations can rediscover it, photograph it and share it.
