Construction of the new Cusco airport reaches 31.2% progress
Chinchero International Airport reaches 31.2% completion, according to an update from the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) during a special decentralized session of the Peruvian Congress. The new facility, located in the Cusco region, is set to replace the current airport situated in the heart of the historic city.
The announcement was made by Deputy Minister of Transport Ismael Sutta, who explained that an addendum was signed at the end of April to enable the tendering of key remaining works. These include the control tower, runway, and various airport buildings, which are scheduled to begin construction in the third quarter of 2025.
The ministry reported that the passenger terminal, being built by the Natividad de Chinchero Consortium, has reached 18% progress, with ongoing work on installations, finishes, and steel structures. The terminal will cover 25,000 square meters and will include boarding areas for domestic and international flights, check-in zones, security control, immigration, and commercial areas. It will be the second largest airport in Peru, with an annual capacity of over 7.5 million passengers—more than double the 2024 traffic volume at Cusco’s current airport.
In addition, the airport’s perimeter fence, essential for safety and defining the site’s boundaries, is already 56% complete.
Sutta affirmed that the project remains on schedule, with completion expected by the end of 2026, fulfilling commitments to the nearby communities of Ayllopongo, Yanacona, and Racchi Ayllu, which are directly affected by the development.
During the session, the deputy minister also presented updates on other infrastructure initiatives in the Cusco region, including feasibility studies for the La Verónica Tunnel, the Hidroeléctrica–Quillabamba railway project, and maintenance efforts on the Pisaq–Calca–Urubamba–Ollantaytambo–Santa María road, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
The hearing was attended by members of Congress, MTC representatives, local authorities, and community leaders.
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