Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
History: Updated its runway status.
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In 1979, an agreement with Infraero was made in order to further develop the airport complex. The passenger terminal underwent its first major renovation in 1982, and another enlargement occurred in 1990. |
In 1979, an agreement with Infraero was made in order to further develop the airport complex. The passenger terminal underwent its first major renovation in 1982, and another enlargement occurred in 1990. |
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In 2004, a brand-new passenger terminal was built, including a new shopping mall, thus generating more traffic and revenue. Furthermore, a new concourse was opened in 2004, and the airport's capacity increased from 1.5 to 9 million passengers/year. |
In 2004, a brand-new passenger terminal was built, including a new shopping mall, thus generating more traffic and revenue. Furthermore, a new concourse was opened in 2004, and the airport's capacity increased from 1.5 to 9 million passengers/year. The runway wa once {{convert|3,300|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}} long, however, in late 2023, the airport underwent a major modernization, including adding extra safe zones to the runway at both ends, which shortened the runway to {{convert|2,751|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.aeroflap.com.br/en/aena-inaugurates-expansion-of-the-reef-international-airport-with-a-60%25-increase-in-capacity/#:~:text=Less%20visible%20to%20most%20passengers,increasing%20the%20general%20aviation%20offering. |title=Aena inaugurates expansion of Recife International Airport with a 60% increase in capacity |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Aeroflap}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.aenabrasil.com.br/pt/aeroportos/aeroporto-internacional-do-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre/real-estate-aena-project.html#:~:text=Total%20commercial%20points:%2075,/ICAO%20codes:%20REC%20/%20SBRF |title=Aeroporto Internacional do Recife Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Aena Brasil}} |
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On 31 August 2009, Infraero unveiled a BRL 8.75 million (US$4.6 million; EUR 3.2 million) investment plan to upgrade Guararapes International Airport, focusing on the preparations for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] in Brazil, Recife being one of the venue cities. The investment was spent in finishing the passenger terminal renovation and installing eight more jetways.{{Cite news | last1=Rittner | first1=Daniel | last2=Braga | first2=Paulo Victor | title=Infraero vai gastar R$5 bi em reforma de aeroportos | newspaper=Valor Econômico | pages=A4 | date=31 August 2009 | url=http://www.valoronline.com.br | language=pt | access-date=4 October 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706155020/http://www.valoronline.com.br/ | archive-date=6 July 2011 | url-status=live }} The work was completed on 1 July 2011, and the airport was then considered ready for the FIFA Cup.{{cite web | url=http://www.diariodepernambuco.com.br/economia/nota.asp?materia=20110630193900 | title=Infraero conclui obra no Aeroporto Internacional do Recife | publisher=Diário de Pernambuco | language=pt | date=1 July 2011 | access-date=1 July 2011 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007112949/http://www.diariodepernambuco.com.br/economia/nota.asp?materia=20110630193900 | archive-date=7 October 2011 | df=dmy-all }} |
On 31 August 2009, Infraero unveiled a BRL 8.75 million (US$4.6 million; EUR 3.2 million) investment plan to upgrade Guararapes International Airport, focusing on the preparations for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] in Brazil, Recife being one of the venue cities. The investment was spent in finishing the passenger terminal renovation and installing eight more jetways.{{Cite news | last1=Rittner | first1=Daniel | last2=Braga | first2=Paulo Victor | title=Infraero vai gastar R$5 bi em reforma de aeroportos | newspaper=Valor Econômico | pages=A4 | date=31 August 2009 | url=http://www.valoronline.com.br | language=pt | access-date=4 October 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706155020/http://www.valoronline.com.br/ | archive-date=6 July 2011 | url-status=live }} The work was completed on 1 July 2011, and the airport was then considered ready for the FIFA Cup.{{cite web | url=http://www.diariodepernambuco.com.br/economia/nota.asp?materia=20110630193900 | title=Infraero conclui obra no Aeroporto Internacional do Recife | publisher=Diário de Pernambuco | language=pt | date=1 July 2011 | access-date=1 July 2011 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007112949/http://www.diariodepernambuco.com.br/economia/nota.asp?materia=20110630193900 | archive-date=7 October 2011 | df=dmy-all }} |
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