In April 2013, Honduras PPP Unit, Coalianza, invited companies interested in the design, construction, financing, operation, maintenance and transfer of Palmerola International Airport project for a period of 30 years.The deadline for submissions of proposals is July 19th, 2013 and the award will take place in September  2013.The estimated cost of investment is US$ 130 millionThe project:The Palmerola airport will be located on a former airbase on the major road between Honduras capital and San Pedro de Sula, just 70km from the capital and a 50 minute journey time, 13 km from the city of Comayagua.Spanish consultancy firm based in Barcelona, Advanced Logistic Group (ALG), carried out the initial project studies and specifications. The project includes construction of runway shoulders, a new control tower, a 14,000m2 passenger terminal and a 1500m2 cargo terminal.The airport is expected to  have a maximum capacity of 2.1mn passengers per year in 2045.Source: Coalianza