en.Wedoany.com Reported - OMA (Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte) announced that the main runway of Monterrey International Airport will undergo preventive renovation from September to December this year, as part of the airport's investment plan for infrastructure expansion, modernization, and reinforcement.
OMA stated that the project is part of the ongoing 8 billion peso investment plan, which includes expansion projects, operational infrastructure, and new technologies to enhance service capacity, safety, and efficiency. The main runway, measuring 3,000 meters in length and 45 meters in width, will involve removing the existing asphalt layer and laying a new surface layer. The renovation aims to maintain the runway's structural and operational conditions, meet the airport's current and future needs, uphold operational safety standards, and ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations.
This renovation is based on technical studies and periodic assessments of the airport's infrastructure. OMA emphasized that planning was initiated over 18 months in advance as part of a preventive maintenance model, allowing work to be scheduled before the infrastructure reaches a critical state. After this renovation, the runway is expected to have an additional 7 to 10 years of service life, depending on operational conditions and ongoing maintenance programs.
OMA CEO Ricardo Dueñas stated that the preventive renovation of the main runway is a long-term investment and part of the transformation of Monterrey International Airport. The project was planned in advance and coordinated with authorities, airlines, and the airport community.
The project is being executed in coordination with aviation authorities, the 12 airlines operating at Monterrey International Airport, and members of the airport community, with communication and consensus reached during monthly Local Operations and Scheduling Committees (Comités Locales de Operación y Horarios). Through joint efforts, nighttime maintenance windows have been established, typically scheduled between 00:00 or 00:15 and 06:00, when flight activity is lower. Airlines have been notified in advance and have made necessary adjustments to flight schedules; specific flight changes will be determined and communicated to passengers directly by the airlines.
The plan will last approximately four months, with progress depending on weather and operational conditions, as paving work requires specific parameters to ensure the quality and durability of the new surface. During this period, the auxiliary runway can handle specific aircraft operations compatible with its technical characteristics and operational capacity. This infrastructure has undergone improvements to lighting and visual aids to enhance operational conditions.
The runway renovation is one of the expansion and modernization projects currently underway at Monterrey International Airport. Actions include facility expansion and the implementation of technologies to accelerate and enhance airport processes, such as the iBoarding automated boarding system, e-gates, new immigration checkpoints, and next-generation X-ray equipment installed at passenger screening points. OMA added that these investments are part of a comprehensive strategy to support airport growth, increase operational capacity, and maintain standards of safety, efficiency, and passenger experience. During the project, OMA will maintain continuous coordination with authorities, airlines, and the airport community. Passengers are advised to consult their airlines directly for flight-related updates.
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