Airport Expansion Project

The David Airport expansion project is underway by Argentinean firm Riva, S.A.

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Airport Construction News

Runways

• Main Runway Refurbishment: The 95,000 m2 refurbishment is 100% complete on the 6,890ft (2,100m) main runway.
• Main Runway Extension: The 500m extension of the main runway is underway and 60% complete. The extension will make this runway 8,530ft (2,600m).
• Auxiliary Runway Overhaul: The overhaul of the 37,000 m2 auxiliary runway is 100% complete.

These runway upgrades make larger international jets able to operate into and out of the airport. They allow for heavy 737 traffic, and even frequent 757 traffic. A Fokker 70 (HP-1732) is in use by Air Panama now, and a second Fokker 70 is planned to begin service soon. Further, the upgrades will increase safety margins, allow more inclement weather operations, and better night time operations.

Rendering for New Terminal

New Terminal Building

• New Building Construction: Construction of the new 4,500 m2 airport station is underway and nearing 50% completion.

The new terminal building will allow for increased activity, including more complicated customs operations, making incoming flights from the many countries, including the US, possible.

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