Airport Expansion in Macaé: What Changes with This Project? National Capital of Oil Will Advance in Tourism, Logistics, and More

Expansion Works at Macaé Airport Have Been Planned Since 2021

The project for the expansion of Macaé Airport was developed over several years and entered discussions for construction in 2021. However, the project was officially presented in June 2022, in order to attract new investments. The National Capital of Oil, as the city is known, will soon gain a new terminal within the airport.

The works for this project are expected to be completed by the end of 2023. However, there has been an investment in the millions to expand Macaé Airport. Thus, the expansion of the runways could enhance logistics and tourism activities. But do you know what will change after the completion of these works? That’s what we are here to tell you in today’s article. Continue reading!

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Investment for New Terminal Was R$160 Million, According to Macaé City Hall, and Will Ensure Landings of Bigger Flights in the Future

Throughout the project, the Macaé City Hall announced last year an investment of over R$160 million for the expansion of the city’s airport. However, the management of Macaé Airport is carried out by Zurich Airport Brasil. The company’s focus is currently on constructing a new runway. In this sense, the complete construction of the terminal will be discontinued for now.

However, it is important to know what will change after a future inauguration of the terminal inside Macaé Airport. After all, the project aims to expand the landing platforms. The new apron at Macaé Airport will be constructed to accommodate 28 positions for planes, in addition to expanding the boarding area.

Thus, Macaé Airport will begin to receive landings and takeoffs of larger flights such as Boeings and large aircraft. Through this new logistics, many commodities will be able to be transported by air. Additionally, the tourism of more people will be favored.

New Space at Macaé Airport Will Feature Added Sustainability and Modern Architecture

The architectural and engineering project designed and approved before the works anticipated a new path for Macaé Airport. After all, the idea of the new complex was to have wider and more comfortable spaces to welcome tourists, all in a more inviting environment.

Moreover, the project was developed with sustainability in mind, considering the energy transition and how the city wants to make its mark in this regard. Therefore, the architecture predicts more natural light entry and less use of lamps during the day, better air circulation, and the reuse of water in the gardens. Thus, the new terminal within the airport will represent an important change and highlight Macaé on the sustainability scene.

Mayor of Macaé Went to Brasília and Discussed with Senators and Deputies to Expedite the Completion of the Airport Works

In February, Welberth Rezende, Mayor of Macaé went to Brasília to discuss important topics for the municipality such as the duplication of BR-101, installation of a fertilizer factory, and others. In this sense, the completion of the terminal works at the airport was also one of the discussed topics.

During the visit, which lasted several days, the mayor was in the presence of Senator Romário Faria and Deputy Andre Ceciliano, the National Secretary of Federative Affairs. Both were born and raised in the state of Rio de Janeiro and have significant engagement in advocating for issues important to Macaé. Therefore, the trend is that things will proceed more rapidly, and the expansion of Macaé Airport will be completed this year.