Officially proposed
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Road plan announced
Status: Officially proposed
250 km of new roads and more than 50 km of upgrades proposed.
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Replacement firing range in Alter do Chão
Status: Officially proposed
The Ministry of National Defence announced in March 2026 that the replacement military firing range, of about 7,500 hectares, will be in Alter do Chão, with the municipal council's support.
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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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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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Two runways in the initial phase
Status: Officially proposed
The July 2026 design provides for two runways in the initial phase.
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A single passenger terminal of about 500,000 m²
Status: Officially proposed
The design provides for a passenger terminal of about 500,000 m².
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64 boarding gates and 72 contact boarding bridges
Status: Officially proposed
The design includes 64 boarding gates and 72 contact boarding bridges.
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120 aircraft stands and 194 self-service kiosks
Status: Officially proposed
VINCI Airports' English-language announcement adds 120 aircraft stands and 194 self-service check-in kiosks.
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‘Net Zero’ building ambition
Status: Officially proposed
ANA says the airport was conceived to be a 'Net Zero' building, combining advanced technology, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability criteria.
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Government wants to bring the opening forward
Status: Officially proposed
The Government said it intends to keep working with ANA to identify ways to shorten the planned timescales and bring the airport into operation earlier than the calendar currently proposed by the concessionaire.