Guaruja Airport

Guaruja Airport is an airport development project which was scheduled for completion in 2017. The Secretariat plans to issue 30-year concession for the completion and operation of the redeveloped airport. The facility is planned to be constructed on the existing site of Santos Air Base, located south of São Paulo on the Atlantic coast. The latest tender was published in 2019 after several suspension and review.

Oct-2025. Brazil's Chamber of Deputies' Road and Transportation Committee held a public hearing to discuss progress of construction of Guaruja Airport. The airport's terminal is scheduled to commence operations in 1H2026.

Apr-2025. Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports completed the first phase of Guaruja Airport's construction project, following a BRL20.9 million (USD3.6 million) investment. The phase included construction of a 1390m x 45m runway. Construction of the passenger terminal is ongoing, with the airport expected to open in Jun-2025.

Dec-2024. Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports awarded Paradigma Projetos e Obras a BRL2.8 million (USD456,301) contract for the construction of Guaruja Airport's passenger terminal, with an execution period of five months. Brazil's Government invested BRL19million (USD3.10 million) towards the renovation and adaptation of the runway, which are scheduled for completion by the end of 2024. The airport is expected to become operational in Jun-2025.

Apr-2024. Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports announced plans to launch a tender for the construction of a 300sqm terminal at Guaruja Airport. The contract will be worth an estimated BRL3.5 million (USD672,082), with an execution period of five months. 

Feb-2023. Brazil's Ministry of Infrastructure announced plans to invest BRL10 million (USD1.89 million) towards Guaruja Airport's expansion project. The initiative includes construction of a temporary passenger terminal and adapting the runway to handle aircraft with capacity for up to 90...