- Bitcoin City, powered by geothermal energy from nearby volcanoes, is linked directly to the new Pacific Airport.
- Despite local opposition, the government has provided affected families with improved housing, attracting 44 international companies’ interest.
The Pacific Airport, also known as the Bitcoin City Airport, has recently achieved the approval of its construction permits, signaling a new phase in El Salvador’s infrastructural ambitions.
The airport is positioned as a catalyst for economic growth in the eastern region of El Salvador, with projections to handle one million passengers annually and to create 4,700 jobs in its first year, potentially reaching up to 50,000 jobs within a decade.
Tenemos aprobados los permisos de construcción del Aeropuerto del Pacífico.
Son 930 planos que nuestros técnicos han revisado y validado para que se cumpla con todos los requisitos y ya están listos para ser entregados.
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Michelle Sol, El Salvador’s Minister of Housing, confirmed that government technicians had reviewed and validated the 930 plans of the project, ensuring compliance with all necessary technical requirements.
However, the government has yet to release detailed, updated evaluations of these plans, sparking questions among some community sectors about the project’s transparency and viability.
Despite these concerns, the construction of the terminal is proceeding. Located in the canton of Loma Larga, in La Unión, the airport is designed to be an integral component of Bitcoin City—a proposed smart city powered by geothermal energy from nearby volcanoes. Announced in 2021, the actual construction of Bitcoin City has not yet commenced.
On February 23, 2023, ETHNews reported that the Autonomous Executive Port Commission (CEPA) had secured the necessary environmental permits for the project. Furthermore, in 2024, the Legislative Assembly allocated 290 BTC to finance the airport project, underscoring its strategic importance in the nation’s budget for the upcoming year.
The airport’s design, crafted by Mexican architect Fernando Romero, promises operational efficiency and a direct link to Bitcoin City. This connection is expected to facilitate the mobility of one million passengers per year while generating significant employment opportunities.
Despite official enthusiasm for the project, some landowners in the designated areas have voiced opposition. Nevertheless, the government assures that affected families have been offered more suitable housing options.
Additionally, the project has attracted interest from 44 international companies, although the contract for feasibility studies was awarded to the consortium UDP CONSORCIO PEYCO-ALBEN 4000.