Aeroparque Jorge Newbery of Buenos Aires: Best Airport in its Category in the Americas

The Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires has been awarded the Routes Americas 2025 prize in the category of “Airports with 4 to 20 million passengers.” This accolade, presented during a ceremony in Nassau, Bahamas, positions it as the best airport in the Americas in its category, surpassing notable competitors such as Calgary International Airport (Canada), Indianapolis International Airport (USA), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (USA), and Floripa Airport (Brazil).

Investment and Modernization: Keys to Success

The recognition of Aeroparque is based on its route development, operational results, airline relations, and innovative marketing strategies. Aeropuertos Argentina, the entity responsible for its management, has implemented an ambitious modernization plan over the last five years, with an investment exceeding $1 billion. This plan has included the renovation of terminals, runways, and taxiways, in coordination with the National Airport System Regulatory Agency (Orsna).

One of the most significant advancements was the inauguration of the first phase of the new domestic passenger boarding hall, which expanded its space from 400 m² to 1,354 m², with an investment of $11.5 million. The second phase is currently under development and is expected to be completed in the coming months.

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First-Class Infrastructure and Services

Aeroparque has also optimized its vehicular access with the Nuevo Borde Costero Aeroparque Jorge Newbery project, which required an investment of $30 million. This initiative improved the circulation of passengers and companions, integrating with the road network of the City of Buenos Aires along Avenida Costanera.

Additionally, the airport offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of passengers:

• Airport Assistant (ADA)

• Long-term parking

• Free and unlimited WiFi

• Assistance for people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

• VIP Club and Vip Lounge

• Exclusive services such as Valet Parking, Fast Pass, and Fast Park

• A renewed high-quality gastronomic offering

A Key Hub for Connectivity

With an average of 315 daily flights and 40,700 passengers, Aeroparque leads air traffic in Argentina. Its route network covers national destinations and strategic international connections with cities such as Bogotá, Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Natal, Porto Seguro, Florianópolis, Lima, Santiago de Chile, and Punta Cana.

The general manager of Aeroparque, Marcelo Buján, emphasized that this recognition “reaffirms the direction of Aeropuertos Argentina to ensure that our metropolitan airport continues to provide excellent services and solidify its position as one of the best on the continent.”

Record Passengers and Operations in January

The award coincides with a new passenger record in January 2025, when the airport handled 1.52 million travelers, surpassing the December 2024 record of 1.46 million. In terms of aircraft movements, another record was set with 11,414 operations, compared to 11,281 in December.

The flow of international passengers also showed a significant increase, with 458,101 passengers in January, compared to 388,734 in December 2024.

Routes Awards: A Mark of Excellence

The Routes Awards celebrate the collaboration between airports, destinations, and airlines, recognizing innovative marketing strategies for the development of air services. In its 2025 edition, 25 companies were shortlisted in various categories, with voting and evaluations conducted by the airlines.

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