Temporary Terminals Built with German Tech to Restore Maiquetía Airport Post-Earthquake

Progress is being made at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, Venezuela, with the construction of temporary terminals utilizing German technology. These facilities are designed to progressively reactivate air operations that were disrupted by earthquakes on June 24.

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, shared images of the construction work on social media, stating, "This is how we are progressing in the prompt restoration of operations at Maiquetía International Airport. At the same time, we are working on the recovery of the permanent structures of this airport for the country's interconnectivity. We advance without rest!"

The temporary installations will feature essential services, including check-in areas, immigration and customs control, and baggage claim zones. They are being erected according to international standards, drawing on experiences from earthquake recovery efforts in Chile in 2010 and Sendai, Japan, following the 2011 tsunami. This initiative is part of the "Venezuela Renace" (Venezuela Reborn) plan launched by Rodríguez.

Hundreds of Venezuelan workers are involved in the project, which is being executed in a "record time" to re-establish the nation's air connectivity. The airport, located in La Guaira state, the region most affected by the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude seismic events, suffered damage to its runway and terminal areas, forcing a suspension of activities.

In parallel, cargo operations have already resumed at Maiquetía with the arrival of a flight from Panama, restoring the flow of strategic goods and supplies. During the suspension, several airlines temporarily relocated operations to other airports within Venezuela, such as Arturo Michelena International Airport in Valencia, to maintain national and international connectivity. The government is also evaluating options for reactivating some commercial flights using an alternate runway.

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This is how we are progressing in the prompt restoration of operations at Maiquetía International Airport. At the same time, we are working on the recovery of the permanent structures of this airport for the country's interconnectivity. We advance without rest!