50 years ago, on January 7, 1974, Foz do Iguaçu was already relevant to the national aviation scene and gained a new airport to mark the city's entry into a period of progress. Five decades later, Foz do Iguaçu International Airport continues to grow and is ready to become one of the best in the country.
Managed by CCR Aeroportos since March 2022, the Iguaçu terminal has undergone a series of improvements to the structure and continues to be modernized. R$270 million is being invested to expand the enger terminal, build three new aircraft aprons, new air cargo terminals, among other interventions in the first phase of works, which will be completed by the end of 2024.
As highlighted by the terminal manager, Wander Melo Jr, CCR Aeroportos intends to make major investments in Foz airport, transforming it into a reference for nature and event tourism.
“Foz Airport has unique characteristics in the airport sector. We are on a triple border, we have several tourist attractions known worldwide and the local infrastructure allows events to be held throughout the year. All of this means that we have constant high traffic and, therefore, we cannot rest in this work of offering a terminal capable of handling this demand”, Wander pointed out.
Foz do Iguaçu and aviation: aligned growth
The growth of Foz do Iguaçu can be illustrated through the city's airport development. The first terminal was built in the 1930s, operating small flights, but already highlighting Iguaçu's tourist potential by receiving illustrious visitors such as Walt Disney, in the mid-30s.
With the fame that the city obtained thanks to the Iguaçu Falls, there was a need for expansion and transfer to the location where it is today. The then Iguaçu National Park Airport gave way to the current Gresfi Club, which preserves a space of memory for the old airport station.
In the 1970s, with the construction of Itaipu Binacional and the city's latent growth, Foz do Iguaçu International Airport began to be managed by Infraero. Over the years, several modifications were made to accompany the tourist infrastructure that was installed in Foz.
“CCR Aeroportos took over the operation of an airport full of stories. We are thinking about the future, but without neglecting the important achievements already achieved. We continue working to approve the extended runway, to expand the terminal, which will offer greater comfort to the and to attract more flights that connect this important city to the biggest destinations in Brazil and the world”, stated Marcius Moreno, Executive Manager of CCR Aeroportos for the Block South.
Numbers for the future
Since taking over operation of the terminal, CCR Aeroportos has been working to attract more flights and tourists. There are 25 daily flights during the high season, with approximately seven thousand people traveling every day in boarding and disembarking operations.
Currently, Foz do Iguaçu International Airport connects the city of Paraná to 11 other national destinations, such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Florianópolis, Campinas, Recife, Maceió, Belo Horizonte, among others, in addition to maintaining an international route to Santiago, Chile.
“It’s been 50 years of impact for the entire region. We are working daily to bring new forms of comfort to engers, whether with new restaurants, stores, VIP lounges and structural works. Let’s promote the city and show the world this wonderful destination”, added Wander.
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