Brazil to define construction model for new international airport

Brazil's civil aviation department SAC intends to define a construction model by April for a new US$503 million international airport in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. The 20 de Setembro (20 September) airport, an alternative to the state capital's Salgado Filho international airport, will be situated in Portão some 33km north of Porto Alegre. It is expected to boast two 3,200m x 45m runways, an international cargo terminal and an international passenger terminal with an operational capacity o
February 19, 2014 Read time: 1 min
Brazil's civil aviation department SAC intends to define a construction model by April for a new US$503 million international airport in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.

The 20 de Setembro (20 September) airport, an alternative to the state capital's Salgado Filho international airport, will be situated in Portão some 33km north of Porto Alegre.  It is expected to boast two 3,200m x 45m runways, an international cargo terminal and an international passenger terminal with an operational capacity of 40 million passengers per year. Construction is expected to take 5-8 years.

Currently, SAC is evaluating options such as building the airport through public works or by offering a concession which could involve a public-private partnership (PPP).

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