The Government of Guyana has moved to advance its aviation expansion agenda with the issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the development of two new municipal airports at Lethem in Region Nine and Rose Hall in Region Six.
According to official tender documents issued by the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation, the projects will be executed under an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Finance (EPC+F) model, signalling the administration’s push to modernise regional air transport infrastructure while attracting private investment.
The first project involves the construction of a Code 4E Municipal Airport at Lethem, a major hinterland gateway expected to support larger aircraft operations and strengthen connectivity between Guyana and neighbouring Brazil. The initiative forms part of broader plans to position Lethem as a key economic and logistics hub in the Rupununi region.
Meanwhile, the second RFP seeks proposals for a Code 3C Municipal Airport at Rose Hall, Canje, Berbice, aimed at enhancing air access along the Corentyne corridor and supporting economic growth in Region Six. The facility is expected to improve domestic travel efficiency and open new opportunities for commerce and tourism.
Both tenders outline that interested firms will be responsible not only for design and construction but also for financing components of the projects, reflecting a public-private partnership approach to infrastructure development.
Pre-proposal engagements are being coordinated through the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation at its Main Street, Georgetown headquarters, while bid submissions and openings will be handled by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board at the Ministry of Finance.
The airport developments are expected to play a strategic role in strengthening regional integration, improving mobility for residents and businesses, and supporting Guyana’s expanding economy as demand grows for modern transport infrastructure across coastal and hinterland regions.
Government officials have indicated that expanded aviation capacity remains a priority as the country seeks to unlock new investment zones, improve access to remote communities, and facilitate trade and tourism nationwide.
