Fraport Brasil progresses to phase 3 of the rehabilitation works at Porto Alegre Airport, operating continuously to ensure the delivery of the 3,200-meter runway before December 16.
This rehabilitation will enable the resumption of international flights, representing a significant milestone for the airport administration and its users, as reported by our partner outlet in Brazil, AEROIN.
Cássio Gonçalves, Infrastructure and Maintenance Director of Fraport Brasil, stated that the team is currently in the final phase, applying the last layer of asphalt. Following this process, key steps will include the installation of horizontal signage, lighting beacons, and navigation instruments, followed by the certification of the runway for full operational capacity.
Gonçalves emphasized that, even with ongoing maintenance and final touches, there will be no impact on flight arrivals and departures.
The director also announced that the first international flight will take place on December 19, marking the inaugural route by Copa Airlines to Panama City, with a frequency of three times per week.
Additional flights to international destinations such as Lima and Santiago, operated by LATAM, are already confirmed for January 2025, with tickets available for purchase, along with flights to Portugal by TAP starting in April.
In addition to runway improvements, the recovery of power substations, which is essential for the complete rehabilitation of the airport, is also in an advanced stage. The 69 KV network connection has already been activated, providing a more stable power source. Currently, three main substations are nearly complete: KF3, which is already operational for the runway and lighting, and KF1 and KF4, which will become operational on December 10.
Gonçalves explained that, for now, portable generators are being used at each end of the terminal, but the final delivery of the substations will mark a significant milestone, as it will enable the 69 KV substation to operate automatically, restoring the airport’s full capacity.
