Aeropuertos Argentina inaugurated a new boarding access area for domestic flights at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, as part of an expansion and modernization plan for the airport. The new facility, which occupies almost 1,400 square meters, includes improvements in security control, with the addition of more scanning equipment to speed up the process and enhance the passenger experience, as long lines had formed during peak hours, extending into the public area on the upper floor.
The new area, which will be fully operational by December 5, expands the passenger control area by more than 950 square meters, bringing it to 1,353 square meters, which represents a significant increase from the previous 400 square meters. According to the company, this expansion allows the Airport Security Police (PSA) to operate six scanners, increasing processing capacity and facilitating a more orderly flow of passengers.
In addition to the expansion of the control area, the first phase of the project included the expansion of PSA offices and the start of the development of commercial spaces. Once the second phase is completed, which is expected in the coming months, the boarding area will cover a total area of 1,500 square meters. The project also includes the addition of new facilities and sanitary cores to improve passenger comfort.
The inauguration of these new facilities was accompanied by an event attended by national authorities, including the Secretary of Transport of the Nation, Franco Mogetta; the head of the PSA Unit, Rubén Ríos; and Marcelo Buján, General Manager of Aeroparque for Aeropuertos Argentina.
Mogetta highlighted “Aeropuertos Argentina’s commitment to innovation, security, and passenger comfort,” emphasizing that the works are part of the policies implemented by the government to improve airport infrastructure, especially in the context of the opening of the air travel market. For his part, Marcelo Buján pointed out that the new space «not only improves the passenger experience, with the capacity to process up to 1,680 people per hour, but also strengthens the commitment to security, technology, and quality.»
The new project is part of a comprehensive modernization plan for Aeroparque that began months ago with the opening of new access roads, improving vehicle circulation and passenger arrivals at the airport. The project, called «Nuevo Borde Costero Aeroparque Jorge Newbery,» also included modifications to internal roadways and their connection to the road network of the City of Buenos Aires, on Av. Costanera. Additionally, new signage was designed to facilitate traffic through the terminal, and both national and international arrival and departure areas were improved.
