‘More space needed’ – Edghill says gov’t serious about Ogle Airport expansion 

Guyana is poised to become a regional transportation hub and Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said the Eugene F. Correia International Airport at Ogle, East Coast Demerara (ECD) will be expanded.

Edghill, speaking ahead of Caribbean Airlines’ inaugural direct flight between Suriname and Guyana on Sunday, highlighted that the current administration is positioning Guyana as a transportation hub.

Consequently, Edghill said that key linkages must be expanded and improved, be it bridges, ports, or airports. The Ogle airport is one space targeted for expansion.

“One of the things we have to do is create more space,” the Public Works Minister said, adding that plans have already been submitted for the airport’s expansion.

Considerations for this airport include more seats in the waiting area, more duty-free options, and an executive lounge.

“Eventually, we will have to see a longer runway so we can see take-offs of bigger (aircraft),” Edghill noted.

The Ogle airport is the hub for travel across Guyana. There are also flights to regional destinations like Barbados, Suriname, and Trinidad.

Edghill opined that transporting cargo, such as fresh produce, could also be a sound opportunity for expansion at the airport.