Aerodom designs new runway for AILA to accommodate 4 million passengers

Santo Domingo.- Dominican Airports Siglo XXI (Aerodom) is actively working on the design of a new runway at Las Américas International Airport (AILA), with construction slated to begin in 2025. This project represents a significant investment of US$250 million and aims to enhance the airport’s capacity to accommodate 4 million passengers annually. The modernization efforts are focused on improving infrastructure and streamlining immigration processes, which will positively impact airport security and surveillance.

Key components of the expansion include the renovation of inspection and control areas, designed to expedite passenger flow and enhance security measures. Additionally, the vehicle parking lot is being expanded to provide more long-term parking options to meet increasing demand. Upcoming improvements also include the complete remodeling of the public departure and arrival areas to elevate the overall passenger experience.

The expansion efforts are part of a broader initiative to address the double-digit growth in passenger traffic in the Dominican Republic. All construction and remodeling works at AILA are expected to be completed by December 2024. Recently, Igor Rodríguez, general director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), and Mónika Infante, CEO of Aerodom, visited AILA to assess the progress of these vital infrastructure upgrades, which involve collaboration between Vinci Airports and Aerodom.