South America’s First GRE Installed in Bogota

Project Details

Location: El Dorado International Airport

Bogota, Colombia

Project: Fabricate, Install & Test Ground Run-up Enclosure

Owner: OPAIN S.A.

Challenges:

Remote project location
Tight conformance to applicable regulations
Challenging acoustics

This facility marks the first ground run-up enclosure in South America and was designed to accommodate up to a B747. This facility is used primarily for Avianca’s fleet. Code C aircraft can self-maneuver into the facility and perform a minimum radius turn.