Las Americas International Airport has been renovated and plans are underway to build another terminal.

he Las Americas International Airport (AILA), in Santo Domingo, is being redesigned and a new passenger terminal is set to be built as part of a $250 million investment, the operator said Monday. Aerodome Airport.

Director General of Airports, Monica Infante, Details were given at a press conference about the works, some of which are already underway, and are part of the obligations assumed in the concession contract that allows the company, a member of the French international group, Vinci Airportsoperating six government airports in the Dominican Republic until 2060.

The new passenger terminal is currently under design, which is expected to accommodate the growth in passenger traffic witnessed by the Dominican Republic. Construction will begin in 2025 with an investment of $250 million, and will have a capacity of four million passengers per year.

A hotel consisting of three blocks with a total area of ​​8,000 square meters will also be built and will contain 150 rooms, about 120 parking spaces, conference halls, a dining room, a restaurant, a swimming pool, a terrace with a bar and a restaurant area overlooking the sea.

In this regard, Aerodom’s Non-Aviation Business Manager said, Carlos Nunezreported the imminent start of work, which will last for 20 or 22 months, and will be operated by the chain. IHG Hotels & Resorts under the Holiday Inn brand.

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The first projects already being implemented are the redesign of the departure and arrival area as well as the car parks.

In addition, a 3,600 square metre roof is being built at the North Terminal which will allow rainwater to be collected for reuse, and a 1.3 MW solar power plant is in the final phase of construction which, together with the existing plants, will take up the cost of construction. The airport’s solar power plant will reach 5 MW.

“Aerodom is the leading producer of solar energy for self-consumption in the country,” Infante said.

All work is expected to be completed by the end of this year, with the exception of the baggage handling system, which will be completed in June 2025. During its implementation, normal airport operations will be maintained, so a detailed communication and signage plan will be put in place to minimize disruption.

Las Americas International Airport is the main air terminal of the Dominican Republic due to its location and ranks second in passenger flow in the country, after Punta Cana.