Portuguese Government
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Government chooses Alcochete as the site of the new airport
Announcement of the 2024 decision: Alcochete chosen; Humberto Delgado kept and expanded only until the new airport operates; name Luís de Camões; base model of two runways (90–95 movements an hour) expandable to four;…
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Luís de Camões Airport should represent an investment of between 7.9 and 8.9 billion
Government summary of the technical report presented on 22 July 2026: €7.9–8.9 billion at 2024 prices; construction 2029–2033; opening from 2035 after tests and certification; 56 million passengers a year at opening, up to…
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Government responds to ANA’s consultation report and publishes it
The consultation report, delivered on 16 July 2025, is the first of four interim reports in the complete application. More than 100 bodies were consulted. Of nine proposed changes to the concession's minimum specifications,…
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Firing-range land to be released in phases by 2029
Status: Target / forecast
The phased demilitarisation schedule provides for releasing the area needed for the airport by 2029.
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Airspace restructuring and utility networks are being planned
Status: Officially proposed
Preparatory actions listed in July 2026 include restructuring airspace to fit the new airport alongside other civil and military traffic, and planning water, fuel, electricity and telecommunications supply.
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A conditional favourable environmental declaration was issued for Alcochete in 2010
Status: Historical / superseded
An earlier airport solution at the eastern end of the Campo de Tiro de Alcochete received a conditional favourable environmental impact declaration in 2010. That declaration has since lapsed.
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Investment estimate: €7.9–8.9 billion at 2024 prices
Status: Officially proposed
The technical report estimates the investment in the new airport at between €7.9 billion and €8.9 billion, at 2024 prices.
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Construction planned from 2029 to 2033
Status: Target / forecast
Construction should start in 2029 and be completed by 2033, according to the schedule presented in July 2026.
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Capacity of 56 million passengers a year at opening
Status: Officially proposed
The airport is designed for a capacity of 56 million passengers a year when it opens.
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Growth to 85 million passengers a year
Status: Target / forecast
The airport could grow to 85 million passengers a year over the long term, according to the July 2026 presentation.