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The Bogota El Dorado International Airport celebrated 65 years of operations having transported hundreds of millions of passengers.
In the context of the number anniversary 65 from the International Airport The Golden, Civil Aeronautics and the airport deliver to Bogota a symbol of its history: the iconic “El Dorado” sign. After 53 years 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 years
The original sign was installed on 28 October 1959, just below the control tower, and remained there for decades as a visual emblem. On 2012, It was removed during modernization works. Thanks to a joint effort between OPAIN and Aerocivil, The piece underwent restoration to be exhibited permanently.
The name of the airport evokes the legendary city of gold from Muisca mythology, that inspired the Spanish conquistadors. Inaugurated in 1959 to replace the Roof Aerodrome, Its name symbolizes the wealth and value of the region.
Hoy, The restored piece will be exhibited in the Terminal 2 (old air bridge), becoming a new reference point for travelers, visitors and history lovers.
Natalí Leal, General Manager of OPAIN, describes the sign as an "emotional bridge" that connects generations with Bogotá's past. «By restoring it and delivering it to the city, We celebrate 65 years of memory, progress and transformation. This symbol reminds us of where we come from and encourages us to continue projecting El Dorado and the country towards a more connected future., sustainable and competitive», he claimed.
For his part, the Brigadier General (R. A) José Henry Pinto Rodriguez, director of Civil Aeronautics, highlighted the importance of this event for the memory of the capital: «Remembering what those letters meant allows us to understand that the airport is not just for Bogotá, but from Colombia. "It is the possibility of honoring our history and consolidating El Dorado as one of the most important airports on the continent.".
The legacy of El Dorado
After more than six decades of operation, El Dorado has established itself as a strategic hub for Latin America, being the number one airport in Colombia in passenger and cargo transportation. With 102 Destinations (45 national and 57 international), strengthens the country's air connectivity and has been internationally recognized for its high service standards, efficiency and sustainability.
With this action, The Golden seeks to foster a sense of belonging and make visible the heritage value of urban icons. The piece will be available so that new generations can rediscover it, photograph it and share it.
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