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The airports of Campo Grande, Corumbá, Ponta Porã, and Dourados, in Mato Grosso do Sul, will receive a total investment of R$ 658 million for expansion and modernization works. The announcement was made this Tuesday (17) by the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, during an event in the capital of Mato Grosso do Sul.
According to the minister, the resources are part of a joint strategy between the federal and state governments to strengthen regional aviation and boost tourism and economic development in the state.
“Today, we have over R$ 1 billion in ongoing infrastructure works and another R$ 658 million in investments in the airports, which will strengthen regional aviation, business tourism, leisure tourism, and further aid in the growth of the state’s economy,” he said.
According to Costa Filho, the idea is to also expand the offer of flights within the federation unit in the coming months. “We are in dialogue with Gol, Azul, and Latam, alongside Aena, to expand the state’s air connectivity,” he stated.
On the occasion, the new Multisensory Room at the capital’s airport was also inaugurated. This is a space dedicated to welcoming passengers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other specific sensory conditions.
Concession Contract of Aena Brasil
The investments in the state’s airports are part of Phase 1B of the concession contract of Aena Brasil. This action is expected to be completed by June 2026.
The works will be executed by the consortium formed by the companies Construcap and Copasa for Campo Grande, Corumbá, and Ponta Porã; and by Engetal for Dourados airport.
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According to the National Secretary of Civil Aviation, Tomé Franca, the investments contribute to the evolution of the sector and ensure more jobs and income in Mato Grosso do Sul.
“We are experiencing a historic cycle of investments in airport infrastructure in Brazil. In 2024 alone, we delivered more than 40 requalified airports. Here in Mato Grosso do Sul, what we are doing is one of the largest investments at once in the state’s history, and we are very proud to lead this process,” he pointed out.
The event also featured the presence of the Minister of Planning and Budget, Simone Tebet, who praised the work done in the state in the civil aviation sector. “It is a recognition of those who set out to deliver and are delivering,” she said.
Investment in Campo Grande Airport
Regarding the Campo Grande International Airport, the planned investment is R$ 280 million. The funds are to be used for improvements that will equip the terminal to receive international flights.
Main Interventions
- Construction of a second floor in the passenger terminal;
- Expansion of the total area from 10,000 m² to 12,000 m²;
- Installation of five boarding bridges;
- Renovation of the apron with 11 parking positions;
- Relocation of the aircraft refueling point to within the airport site;
- Construction of a rapid exit taxiway with access to the military area;
- Expansion of parking and improvement of overall infrastructure.
For Aena Brasil’s CEO, Santiago Yus, the actions at the Campo Grande terminal will strengthen economic movement in the region. “We will practically build a new terminal within the existing one, with a complete restructuring of foundations, new equipment, and an expansion of capacity to 2.6 million passengers per year,” he emphasized.
Currently, the airport operates domestic flights by the airlines Azul, Latam, and Gol. In 2024, the terminal recorded 1.5 million passengers. In just the first quadrimester of 2025, there were already 517,000 boardings and disembarkings, which corresponds to a 14% increase compared to the same period last year.
Regional Aviation
In Ponta Porã, the terminal will undergo an expansion from 800 m² to 2,600 m². A total of R$ 175 million will be invested. The site will feature the construction of a new boarding room with two gates, renovation of the apron, installation of escape areas at both ends of the runway, a new general aviation apron, and a building for public agencies.
In Corumbá, the total resources employed are expected to sum R$ 165 million. The funds will be allocated to installing escape areas, reconfiguring the general aviation apron, adapting the prepared lane, and improving infrastructure and operational safety, including the installation of the PAPI system at runway head 09. Overall, there will be an expansion of the area from 1,950 m² to 2,850 m².
Regarding Dourados Airport, the works include the construction of a new passenger terminal and auxiliary buildings, with resources of R$ 38 million from the federal government and R$ 669 million from the state government.
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