📋 Tender Overview
Construction work has begun on the ambitious reconstruction project of the 4th platform of Riga Airport, dismantling the out-of-date covering plates and equipment in order to start the construction of the new engineering network infrastructure. In order to give passengers and airport guests an idea of the project and its result, starting this week in the passenger area of the airport terminal, a detailed mock-up of the 4th platform project can be viewed, which accurately depicts the platform markings, maneuvering paths and their lights, lighting solutions and other details. Also, the model gives an opportunity to get acquainted with the layers of the apron covering and the materials used, which allows those interested to get an idea of the specific technical and construction solutions that are used in the construction of the airfield covering. The model can be viewed in the connecting gallery of the terminal in the turn before Pier C. The project of importance for the development of the airport infrastructure Reconstruction of the 4th platform of VAS International Airport Riga aircraft to provide a dual-use TEN-T infrastructure for civil and military purposes, supported by the EUs European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and Environment (CINEA), envisages the complete reconstruction of the hard surface of the 4th platform of the airport in an area of more than 80,000 square meters, creating ten usable in different configurations A - E-class aircraft parking spaces, maneuvering and service roads. This will provide Riga Airport with additional aircraft parking spaces, including large-body aircraft, providing the opportunity to accommodate all types of cargo and military aircraft. The rebuilt platform will also be an investment in military mobility, which is particularly important in the current geopolitical conditions, and will allow for the expansion of the cargo handling area. The reconstruction works should be completed by December 2027. The road construction company SIA Binders has won the right to implement construction works in an open tender. The development strategy of Riga Airport envisages the creation of a cargo handling area or cargo city in the vicinity of platforms 4 and 5. Riga Airport currently handles 38% of air cargo from the Baltic States. The information was prepared by: Laura Kulakova, Head of the Communication Unit, GSM: 29165007, l.kulakova@riga-airport.com __________________________________________________________
