El Salvador
Airport Terminal
Beta
Year
2020
Status
On Going
Scale
Terminal Building 3,301 m2 / 10830 ft2
Typology
Aviation & Infrastructure
Location
La Unión, El Salvador
Client
Government of El Salvador
Consultants
Netherlands Airport Consultants, CSI, THREE/LEED, Construbim, Lanik
Team
Fernando Romero, Zuzanna Walczak, León Amezcua, German Sandoval, Felix Trusso Krause, Carlos Gutiérrez, Ismael Baldovinos, Angélica Díaz, Afshin Pakray, Libia Castilla, Adriana Merchant, Lydia Zenteno, Joseph Torres, Kimberlym Uribe, Alex Bazán, Alejandra Pinto, Antonio Rocha, Irvin Rodriguez, Dulce Juárez, Gabriela Maldonado, Carlos de la Mora, Alonso Gordillo, Andrea Díaz, Cecilia Sánchez, ElviaMatias, Pedro Duarte, Vanessa Ruíz, David Juárez, Karla Cobos, Alejandro Camacho, Samantha Granados, Carlos Fuentes, Lizzbeth Gómez.
Terminal Beta marks the first phase of the New Pacific Airport’s development, designed to serve as the initial gateway to Bitcoin City. With a capacity to handle 1 million passengers annually, the terminal combines efficient design with environmental responsibility.
The terminal’s defining architectural element is its geometric roof structure, composed of quadrangular pyramids that serve both practical and sustainable purposes. Each pyramid module is carefully engineered: north-facing glass sections capture natural daylight, south-facing surfaces house solar panels for clean energy generation, while the remaining two sides feature metal panels for structural integrity and weather protection.

The building’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its integrated systems. Beyond the solar array, the terminal incorporates natural ventilation pathways to reduce reliance on mechanical systems and includes a comprehensive rainwater collection system.
These features contribute to the terminal’s pursuit of LEED certification, aligning with El Salvador’s environmental goals. Upon completion of the main terminal in the second phase of development, Terminal Beta will be repurposed as a dedicated VIP facility, demonstrating the adaptability of its straightforward yet refined design.