Airport · El Salvador
How much does the first phase of Airport of the Pacific cost?
Airport of the Pacific is a new international airport under construction near Conchagua in La Unión Department, El Salvador. Work formally began on 25 February 2025. CEPA describes a US$386 million first phase with a 2,400-by-75-metre runway, two boarding gates, capacity for 2,000 flight operations and 300,000 passengers a year, a 13,000-square-metre apron and a three-level passenger terminal. CEPA reported earthworks at 92% complete in July 2026, while IATA described the first phase as planned for 2027. Later phases are planned to extend the runway to 3,000 metres and expand passenger capacity.
Published project estimate
$386 million
Cost basis: 2025
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Published project estimate
2025$386 million
cepa.gob.svContract value
2021$1.9298 million
mop.gob.svFinancing amount
2025$143.243 million
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Key dimensions
- Total lengthComisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA)
- 2,400 m
- Annual passengersComisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA)
- 300,000 passengers/year
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