Chinchero International Airport Project in Cusco Reaches 33% Completion
A key project for tourism, the new airport promises to transform southern Peru’s connectivity with modern infrastructure.
The Chinchero International Airport (AICC) project in Cusco has reached 33% physical progress in its main construction works, confirmed César Sandoval, Peru’s Minister of Transport and Communications, during a recent inspection in the province of Urubamba.
From the construction site, Minister Sandoval highlighted key components currently underway, including the passenger terminal, security perimeter fencing, runway strip formation, and foundation work for the future control tower.
The project is being executed by the Natividad de Chinchero Consortium, with technical assistance from Korea’s Project Management Office (PMO), under a government-to-government agreement. Once completed, the facility will become the second-largest airport in the country.
The new AICC will replace the current Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), which is constrained by its location within Cusco city and an infrastructure that has already reached maximum capacity.
Key Facts About the Future Cusco Airport
Location: Chinchero District, Urubamba Province, Cusco.
Initial Capacity: Approximately 5.7 million passengers annually.
Runway: 4,000 meters long and 45 meters wide.
Passenger Terminal: 40,000 square meters in its initial phase.
Operations: 24-hour capability.
The new terminal, built on a 40,000 m² site, is designed to handle over 8 million travelers annually in future expansion phases. The 4,000-meter runway will accommodate larger aircraft and enable direct routes from North America and Europe, boosting tourism in the region.
The Peruvian government emphasizes the project's economic impact. Construction is currently generating over 5,000 direct jobs and is expected to benefit more than one million people in southern Peru by stimulating sectors such as tourism, transport, hospitality, and gastronomy.
Operations at the new airport are expected to begin in 2026.
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