Jorge Chávez Airport’s Historic Terminal Closes After Six Decades of Service
The former terminal at Jorge Chávez International Airport officially closed its doors at 1:00 a.m. on June 1, concluding six decades of operations during which it handled nearly 400 million passengers and recorded approximately 4 million flight operations. The closure follows the launch of the airport’s new terminal, which will now host all domestic and international flights.
The final departures from the old terminal were flight LPE2478 bound for Los Angeles and LAN523 headed to Santiago de Chile, while the last arrival was flight LPE2233 from Iquitos, according to Peru’s Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC). These flights marked the operational end of a facility considered iconic in the history of Peruvian aviation.
A symbolic gesture accompanied the closure: the progressive dimming of the terminal’s lights, signifying the end of an era and ushering in the full operation of the new terminal, which officially began exclusive service this Sunday.
As part of the transition, a 12-hour flight suspension—referred to as an "aeronautical blackout"—was implemented from 1:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to facilitate the operational and technological migration to the new infrastructure.
According to the MTC, the new Jorge Chávez terminal features greater capacity, cutting-edge technology, and international standards, aligning with the country's growing needs in connectivity, tourism, and regional development.
The old terminal will not be demolished but repurposed as a hub for logistics, administrative, and commercial services, integrating into the airport’s new ecosystem and continuing to serve in a new capacity.
“The old Jorge Chávez terminal connected Peru to the world for six decades. Today, we close a chapter and open the door to a modern facility that enhances our connectivity, competitiveness, and development,” said Minister of Transport and Communications César Sandoval.
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