Английская Википедия:Fortaleza Airport
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Fortaleza–Pinto Martins International Airport Шаблон:Airport codes is the international airport serving Fortaleza, Brazil. It is named after Euclides Pinto Martins (1892–1924), a Ceará-born aviator who in 1922 was one of the pioneers of the air link between New York City and Rio de Janeiro.
The airport is operated by Fraport Brasil.
Some facilities are shared with Fortaleza Air Force Base.
History
The airport had its origins on a runway built in the 1930s and used by Ceará Flying School until 2000.
During World War II, the airport was an important Allied base supporting South Atlantic operations.
On May 13, 1952, the original name, Cocorote Airport, was changed to its present name paying tribute to Ceará-born aviator Euclides Pinto Martins.[1]
On July 21, 1953, within a law prescribing rules for the naming of airports, the name of the facility was officially and exceptionally maintained as Pinto Martins Airport.[2]
In 1966, a passenger terminal and apron were built. On the north area, this former passenger terminal, now serves as a General Aviation Terminal for private aircraft, where general aviation, executive, and air taxi operations occur.
In 1997, the airport was upgraded to the status of international airport (Portaria 393 GM5, of June 9, 1997).
From January 7, 1974, to December 31, 2017, the facility was operated by Infraero. Through a partnership between Infraero, the federal government, and the state government, a new 35,000 m² passenger terminal was built in the southern area. It was opened in February 1998.
On August 31, 2009, Infraero unveiled a BRL 525 million (US$276.6 million, EUR 193.8 million) investment plan to upgrade the airport focusing on the preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Brazil, Fortaleza being one of the venue cities. The investment focused in the renovation and enlargement of the passenger terminal, apron, and parking with completion due in November 2013.[3]
Responding to critiques to the situation of its airports, on May 18, 2011, Infraero released a list evaluating some of its most important airports according to its saturation levels. According to the list, Fortaleza was considered to be requiring attention, operating between 70% and 85% of its capacity.[4]
On March 16, 2017, the concession of the airport was auctioned to the consortium Fraport AG of Frankfurt, Germany, for R$425 million for use for 30 years. Among the improvements established in the contract signed on July 28, 2017, was to renew and complete the investments of Infraero related to the passenger terminal, and the lengthening of the runway. Following the auction, between June 2017 to 2018 a transition period took place in which Fraport and Infraero managed the airport. Since January 2, 2018, Fraport is the sole administrator.[5]
On April 27, 2018, the construction of the two-story terminal extension started as well as expansion of the terminal and tracks, a remodeled taxi and traffic area, and a redesigned airport road system with a viaduct.[6] On June 25, 2019, a 60-position check-in area was opened,[7] and finally on April 14, 2020, the renovation was completed. Presently, the airport can handle 4 million passengers per year, and it has 14 aircraft parking positions.
Fraport launched the idea of an airport real estate project to call attention to investments in huge warehouses, shopping centers, and hotels, but nothing has been constructed until 2024.[8]
The present facility covers 531 hectares (1,312 acres) of land with one runway.[9]
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
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Шаблон:Ref: Flights operated with Voepass equipment on behalf of LATAM Brasil.
Cargo
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Statistics
Following is the number of passenger, aircraft and cargo movements at the airport, according to Infraero (2007-2017) and Fraport Brazil (2018-2023) reports:[10][11][12]
| Year | Passenger | Aircraft | Cargo (t) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,564,542 Шаблон:Decrease 3% | 53,199 Шаблон:Decrease 2% | 62,768 Шаблон:Increase 56% |
| 2022 | 5,748,892 Шаблон:Increase 45% | 54,294 Шаблон:Increase 31% | 40,353 Шаблон:Increase 18% |
| 2021 | 3,971,382 Шаблон:Increase 27% | 41,343 Шаблон:Increase 26% | 34,155 Шаблон:Increase 5% |
| 2020 | 3,129,551 Шаблон:Decrease 57% | 32,897 Шаблон:Decrease 45% | 32,613 Шаблон:Decrease 33% |
| 2019 | 7,211,701 Шаблон:Increase 8% | 59,693 Шаблон:Increase 4% | 48,341 Шаблон:Increase 5% |
| 2018 | 6,648,967 Шаблон:Increase 12% | 57,465 Шаблон:Increase 10% | 46,146 Шаблон:Increase 8% |
| 2017 | 5,935,288 Шаблон:Increase 4% | 52,290 Шаблон:Decrease 2% | 42,756 Шаблон:Increase 6% |
| 2016 | 5,706,489 Шаблон:Decrease 10% | 53,133 Шаблон:Decrease 14% | 40,165 Шаблон:Decrease 15% |
| 2015 | 6,347,543 Шаблон:Decrease 2% | 61,556 Шаблон:Decrease 10% | 47,087 Шаблон:Decrease 7% |
| 2014 | 6,501,822 Шаблон:Increase 9% | 68,695 Шаблон:Increase 3% | 50,504 Шаблон:Increase 28% |
| 2013 | 5,952,629 Шаблон:Steady | 66,814 Шаблон:Increase 2% | 39,389 Шаблон:Decrease 11% |
| 2012 | 5,964,308 Шаблон:Increase 6% | 65,391 Шаблон:Decrease 1% | 44,310 Шаблон:Decrease 12% |
| 2011 | 5,647,104 Шаблон:Increase 11% | 65,853 Шаблон:Increase 5% | 50,380 Шаблон:Increase 4% |
| 2010 | 5,072,721 Шаблон:Increase 20% | 62,570 Шаблон:Increase 21% | 48,336 Шаблон:Increase 24% |
| 2009 | 4,211,651 Шаблон:Increase 21% | 51,861 Шаблон:Increase 9% | 38,923 Шаблон:Increase 8% |
| 2008 | 3,465,791 Шаблон:Decrease 4% | 47,703 Шаблон:Increase 1% | 36,153 Шаблон:Decrease 5% |
| 2007 | 3,614,439 | 47,226 | 38,172 |
Accidents and incidents
- June 8, 1982: a VASP Boeing 727-212 registration PP-SRK operating flight 168 from Rio de Janeiro-Galeão to Fortaleza collided with a mountain during approach procedures Шаблон:Convert south to airport. Aircraft descended too low during approach. All 137 passengers and crew died.[13][14]
- October 21, 1998: a Capital Táxi Aéreo Embraer EMB 120 Brasília crashed into a house Шаблон:Convert short of the runway during approach. All three people on board and one person on the ground died.[15]
Access
The airport is located Шаблон:Convert south of downtown Fortaleza.
See also
References
External links
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