Expansion of the runway of Horta airport

Expansion of the runway of Horta airport

On 10 December, the Horta City Council held a kick-off meeting, followed by a technical visit to the Horta Airport, with the winning consortium of the project for the runway expansion, composed of Consulgal and Indra. This meeting marked the start of the execution project development work, following the issuance of approval by the Court of Auditors in November 2024.

The Consulgal/Indra consortium, awarded for €1,178,954.68 (plus VAT), was selected from among seven proposals submitted in the international public tender launched in December 2023. Consulgal brings extensive experience of over 40 years in the sector, with interventions in more than 15 airports across four continents. Indra contributes its expertise in technology and consulting, especially in airport systems.

The technical visit allowed the consortium to assess the current airport conditions on-site, thus facilitating the development of a project that meets the specific needs of Horta’s airport infrastructure. The expansion of the airport runway is a long-standing aspiration of the Faial residents and an important condition for the region’s progress.