The province reported that work on Rosario International Airport is progressing at a steady pace and, in less than 45 days, is already 48% complete. The plan includes the total reconstruction of both runways (02 and 20) with rigid pavement, the renovation of the lighting system and the adaptation of operating conditions to receive large international flights.
The project began on 20 September and is scheduled to reopen on 29 December, with an intensive implementation plan that includes 100 days of work. "This work is not just a technical improvement: it is a political decision by our governor, Maximiliano Pullaro, that connects Santa Fe with the world, strengthens tourism, supports our companies, and projects Rosario as a strategic logistics hub," said the head of Productive Development, Gustavo Puccini.
For her part, Secretary of Transport and Logistics Mónica Alvarado explained: "So far, we have made progress with the total demolition of the concrete slabs at the ends of the runway and on the taxiway, and 100% of the subgrade has been completed. Work has been done on the granular stabilisation and the new concrete slabs are being laid. The pipes needed for the beaconing system have also been completed. On the runway, the installation of geogrids has begun. These are a technical layer located between the levelling base and the asphalt base, whose function is to mitigate the appearance of reflective cracks. In the coming days, work will begin on the final wearing course.
The project also includes structural reinforcement of the central area of the runway with an additional asphalt layer and the expansion of the turning platforms to allow safe turns for large aircraft. "It also includes the renovation of the intersection with the Bravo taxiway, the reinforcement of the side margins and the updating of daytime signage in accordance with current regulations," added José Luis Conde, a member of the airport's board of directors.
Sauce Viejo reinforces air connectivity during the work
During the temporary closure of the Rosario terminal, Sauce Viejo Airport took on a central role in the flight network. Since September, it has expanded its operations with new routes to Salta and Iguazú, and more frequent flights to Buenos Aires. These connections are operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas and offer affordable fares. This reconfiguration has made it possible to maintain passenger mobility and guarantee connections to key destinations for tourism and production.
For more information on schedules, frequencies and flight availability, please visit the official website: https://www.santafe.gob.ar/ms/aeropuerto-sauce-viejo.
"We are working to ensure that each airport in the province plays a complementary and strategic role. Rosario is preparing to return with first-class infrastructure, and Sauce Viejo is demonstrating that it can grow in terms of routes and services. This comprehensive planning consolidates Santa Fe as a competitive, connected territory and a leader in federal development," said Mónica Alvarado.
Travel agencies toured the construction site
More than 70 travel agencies from the region and the Rosario Association of Travel Agencies (ARAV) participated in these weeks of technical visits. There, operators learned about the progress and discussed with authorities the impact that the new infrastructure will have on promoting inbound tourism and expanding the offer.
This action is part of a partnership between the airport and the commercial sector, which seeks to strengthen public-private coordination, anticipate development opportunities and position Rosario as a competitive destination on the national and international map.
"Connectivity, production and tourism are central pillars of our administration. This project is a concrete example of how the provincial government is investing to transform the present and plan with an airport that meets global demands and the province deserves," concluded Puccini.
