New São Paulo International Airport

In Dec-2013 Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff said a privately operated third international airport serving São Paulo would be constructed at Caieiras, 40km north of the city. The airport would feature two 3500m runways, a 340,000sqm passenger terminal and a 70,000sqm cargo terminal. It is reportedly expected to cost BRL5.3 billion (USD2.2 billion). Mr Rousseff stated, "We will resolve the issue of having three airports in São Paulo. It will take place soon but I do not know the exact date." The airport is reportedly projected to feature a 340,000sqm passenger terminal with capacity for 48 million passengers p/a, as well as 70,000sqm cargo terminal and two 3500m runways. CCR SA stated it is in negotiations to construct the new airport, on a 12.8 million sqm land plot between Cajamar and Caieiras. This project is not to be confused with two other private airports planned for the Sao Paulo area, to service business jets and general aviation.

Jan-2024. It will not be for another 8-10 years that this airport opens. Negotiations are still underway on land purchase. 

Oct-2015. CCR SA reported it is in negotiations for approximately 12.8 million sqm of land between Cajamar and Caieiras to construct New São Paulo International Airport.

Jan-2014. Campinas Viracopos Airport's concessionaire Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos CEO Luiz Alberto Küster expressed concern over the Government's plan to construct a new private airport in São Paulo, calling it a "very serious issue to be discussed" as the concessionaire was not made aware of such an intention before it bid in Campinas' privatisation two years ago. Mr Alberto Küster said the concessionaire intends to discuss the matter with the Government at an unspecified time. Campinas is located 100km north of São Paulo, while the plans for the new facility had previously suggested Caieiras as a possible location, which is located 35km north of Brazil's biggest...