BOG | Bogotá El Dorado International Airport

[Motul]

Thanks for keeping this thread updated

[Fenix_2007]

You're very welcome

Thanks to Harryx5 for his pictures.

Originally Posted by Harryx5

Pongo unas fotos que tome ayer de el aeropuerto El Dorado.

[cheesung]

wow, really nice!

[Fenix_2007]

Recent photos by a local newspaper.

Originally Posted by Feleru*

Las otras de Portafolio.co

SOURCE: http://www.portafolio.co/economia/nu...peraria-agosto

--> The article unveils that the airport's operator its aiming for a late august opening for commercial flights. July will be used for the testing of every single aspect of the new building.

When opened this building will operate as the international terminal with 9 jetway briges. National flights will remain in the old building as further expansion is under construction.

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Originally Posted by classic_warplanes

CW

[Fenix_2007]

Photos and info by user classic_warplanes.

Originally Posted by classic_warplanes

Part of the equipment for the 7 remaining jetway bridges have been in BOG for over a week. Three contact towers have been installed.



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Here's the future immigration room. Works are finishing on the ceiling:


Check-in counters area taking shape:


Works on the viaduct side:


Someone asked about the structure's ceiling. They have been working on it but not in the higher areas. In may this activity will be in full swing.

CW

[Fenix_2007]

Great new pictures and info from user classic_warplanes.

Enjoy

Originally Posted by classic_warplanes

Works in gardens between the building and the viaduct.


Trabajos en las vias bajo el viaducto (3 carriles) en el viaducto habra igualmente 3 carriles. Works under the viaduct (3 lanes). Three lanes under it too.


Westernmost jetway bridge (module 3)


Jetway bridge (module 10). No ramps here.


Easternmost jetway bridge site. It won't have ramps and it will be "L" shaped.


Arrivals area. Families will be waiting here.


Baggage claim, at other side of the windows in the last picture.


Ceiling in the baggage claim area.


Waiting room on the easternmost side of the terminal. Carpet, ceiling, illumination and furniture still missing.


Future chapel in the third floor next to the check-in area.


Glass is to be installed here to separate emigration, X rays and security checks.


Check-in counters

Jetways have been installed in 8 exits and the installation of the double jetway door is underway. Only one remains to be installed, in the easternmost side of the building.

CW

I'm sorry to say I won't be here for the final part of this phase due to work obligation in the Middle East. So I wont be able to bring more pictures here. But I'll try ro update you as long as I can..

[Motul]

Wow, amazing pics!! Detailing is now at full throttle!.. I'm glad to see this beautiful terminal is about to be finished. Bogota deserves it..

[karnilla]

Good that Bogota is having a new airport terminal. Can't wait for the finished product.

[EK413]

Any idea why the aerobridges have been fitted even though the apron work isn't complete...?

[Fenix_2007]

Most of the apron has been completet by now. I'd say 80%. Some parts havent been done because they're going to be inner roads for airport staff to use. They may be the last pieces of apron to be finished. A lot of dirt too

Originally Posted by Feleru*

New Terminal
image hosted on flickr


Cargo Terminal

The first pic must have been taken in april.

[andyroz]

Wow! Fantastic pictures! Very very happy to get a glimpse of this construction. Thanks very much!

[everywhere]

BTW, can you determine the site for El Dorado Airport's expansion site?

[classic_warplanes]

Some of the latest photos for this month:












CW

[Motul]

Great pics. Thanks for the update.

[Feleru*]

Thanks for the update CW.
Awsome pics.

[cesarc_pm]

I have a question mr CW, if the new terminal has the concept of saving energy and having luminous spaces, WHY ARE THE NEW JETWAYS METALLIC INSTEAD OF BEING GLASS JETWAYS???

In mi opinion glass jetways would make the terminal look nicer and more modern than metalic jetways. The actual terminal has them and they look awful, and even though the new terminal jetways are also brand new I think it would have been way better choosing glass jetways.

[cesarc_pm]

PD by the way awesome pics!!! thanks for the updates!!!

[mabadia71]

Originally Posted by cesarc_pm

I have a question mr CW, if the new terminal has the concept of saving energy and having luminous spaces, WHY ARE THE NEW JETWAYS METALLIC INSTEAD OF BEING GLASS JETWAYS???

In mi opinion glass jetways would make the terminal look nicer and more modern than metalic jetways. The actual terminal has them and they look awful, and even though the new terminal jetways are also brand new I think it would have been way better choosing glass jetways.

This matter was raised in a discussion on another forum about BOG, and the answer CW gave was that they chose the metal jetways for security reasons.

[Motul]

A.k.a saving money XD

[Feleru*]

Originally Posted by cesarc_pm

I have a question mr CW, if the new terminal has the concept of saving energy and having luminous spaces, WHY ARE THE NEW JETWAYS METALLIC INSTEAD OF BEING GLASS JETWAYS???

In mi opinion glass jetways would make the terminal look nicer and more modern than metalic jetways. The actual terminal has them and they look awful, and even though the new terminal jetways are also brand new I think it would have been way better choosing glass jetways.

I think are metalic for security reasons. If there is a fire would be easier for the people to cross it. Faster evacuation without hesitation.
Although I think its for economic benefits. They could recive money for advertising expose .