MANAUS - A NEW AIRPORT IN THE VIRGIN FOREST

A description is given of the construction and facilities of the Manaus International Airport, built on land reclaimed from the virgin tropical forest. Facilities and runway are designed to accommodate further expansion, with projections working two decades ahead. The runway is aligned with the direction of the prevailing wind. The airport is constructed on the side of the city opposite to the current prevailing direction of municipal growth. Construction problems with torrential tropical rains are outlined. Passenger amenities, cargo handling capabilities, and tourism development plans are described.

• Corporate Authors:

  Bauverlag GmbH

  Wittelbacherstrasse 10
  6200 Wiesbaden,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Maksoud, H
• Publication Date: 1977-2

Media Info

• Pagination: 6 p.
• Serial:
  • AIRPORT FORUM
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airport runways; Airports; Cargo handling; Construction; Land reclamation; Location; Passengers; Structural design; Tourism; Weather; Wind
• Uncontrolled Terms: Airport design; Wind direction
• Geographic Terms: Manaus (Brazil)
• Old TRIS Terms: Airport location
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Construction; Economics; Freight Transportation; Passenger Transportation; Pavements; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00155806
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 20 1977 12:00AM