Under Private Management by Aena, Congonhas Airport in São Paulo Reveals Ambitious Plans; Monorail to Connect Terminal to the Chucri Zaidan Area

This is the second busiest airport in the country, surpassed only by São Paulo International Airport located in Guarulhos.

By August of this year, over 14 million passengers had already passed through the terminal | Photo: Canva

By: SiiLA News

10/19/2023

Congonhas Airport, one of the city's key air travel hubs, has commenced operations under the management of Aena Brasil. This transition came about as part of the seventh round of concessions, which encompassed ten pivotal airport facilities across the nation. Aena's CEO, Santiago Yus, shared a compelling vision for the airport's future, emphasizing the planned enhancements that aim to position Congonhas as one of the most contemporary and efficient airports in the country.

A standout feature among these improvements is the expansion of the terminal. With the planned additions, the new Congonhas terminal will sprawl across a staggering 80,000 square meters, nearly double its current size.

As the executive notes, "The delivery of these new structures is expected by June 2028, in accordance with our contractual obligation to implement the planned improvements starting 60 months from the commencement of operations. During this transformation, airport operations will remain unaffected."

With the monorail, the airport will have direct public transportation to Chucri Zaidan and Morumbi

The slated improvements for Congonhas Airport's initial phase include the reconfiguration of access roads to the airport, a facelift for the façade, bathroom renovations, and parking facilities upgrades. In the second phase, the new terminal will be linked to the upcoming Line 17-Gold Monorail, scheduled for completion in 2026. Once fully delivered by the state government, this monorail will establish a direct connection between the airport and the Chucri Zaidan region, a vital business center in São Paulo.

According to data from SiiLA, Chucri Zaidan currently boasts the highest quantity of office space in the region, with nearly 800,000 square meters dedicated to top-tier properties (Classes A+ and A). In addition to the monorail, the area is undergoing various road infrastructure enhancements, while commercial buildings in the district are witnessing a resurgence in occupancy. Chucri Zaidan currently accommodates heavyweight tenants such as Amil, Vivo, Claro, and other major corporations.

About Congonhas Airport:

Before the onset of the pandemic in 2019, Congonhas Airport witnessed a staggering 22.2 million passengers. In 2022, amid the pandemic's challenges, the airport served 17.7 million passengers. As of August this year, more than 14 million travelers have already passed through its gates. Congonhas stands as the second busiest airport in Brazil and hosts the second busiest domestic air bridge in terms of offered seats in Latin America. It ranks as the third most domestically connected airport on the continent.

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