Mexico City International Airport begins with large renewal tasks
The Mexico City International Airport (AICM) has undergone a major renewal to modernize its facilities and improve the experience of passengers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, the United States and Canada. Officials recommend passengers early in anticipation of potential delays.
If the Ministry of Navy (Sermer) is carried out, renewal work will require 8 billion bezos ($ 416 million US $). Admiral Juan Jose Jose Patilla Olmos said in January Cost will be closed by airport revenue and no need for federal funds.
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This project will be completed in two phases. One of the first one that started on May 17 is to be completed by May 2026, at the time of the World Cup in June and July. When the World Cup is over, the second phase will be carried out between August and December 2026.
“Renewal is aimed at providing convenient, efficient, modern and safe facilities, which improves the experience of passengers and provide a unique identity to the country’s most important airport terminal” ” Semer said in a statement.
It explained that improving the available infrastructure would reduce the inconvenience to passengers, airport community and in general.
Renewal tasks include walls, roofs and carpets and maintaining and preserving the waterproofing of the roof. In addition, the sites of the Terminal 2 travel clinic will be polished and reset on the facade.
Operational reconstruction includes aeronautical facilities and the improving the conveyor systems, esclaces and lifts. Authorities expect A total of 75 projects and 24 procurement deals, including full airport and service infrastructure, including runways, control tower, sub -power stations, parking and configuration reinforcement.
Currently, part 29 to 36 of the Terminal 1 has been closed, which prevents access to the corridor that connects from a duty -free area. In Terminal 2, the renewal work is currently focusing on the corridors connecting the boarding areas.
Due to the renewal work, the authorities have recommended that users plan their journey to the airport with enough time to disappear.
The renovation is scheduled to be renovated to the Doluka International Airport in Mexico and the Kurnawaka International Airport in Morallos. Along with AICM, airports will be the official entry points for teams and fans during the 2026 World Cup.
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