Egis and partners begin 30-year concession to transform Cayenne Félix-Éboué Airport with €85m investment

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Starting on 1 October 2025, Egis, together with Alyse Guyane, Caisse des Dépôts, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Guyane region, and construction company Léon Grosse, will assume management of Cayenne Félix-Éboué Airport (CAY). The airport will become the 21st in Egis’ international network.

A major investment programme will begin immediately to improve passenger experience, upgrade infrastructure and support future development. Pierre-Yves Massille, CEO Consulting and Operations at Egis, said: “Cayenne Félix Eboué Airport becomes the 21st airport in which Egis is both a shareholder and operating partner—and our first on the American continent. We are honoured by the trust placed in us by the French State and by the opportunity to lead a resolutely sustainable project that serves the region and its people.”

The 30-year concession includes €85 million of investment. The project will enhance the passenger experience through the reorganisation of flows and functions in areas such as security checks, border control, boarding zones and retail. Renovation works will be undertaken while maintaining airport operations, within the existing terminal footprint. Construction will take place in two phases, with the first, representing the core of the transformation, due for completion in 2029.

Félix-Éboué Airport (CAY) currently handles nearly 500,000 passengers annually and is vital for connectivity in French Guiana. Its infrastructure supports long-haul and international flights and serves as the main gateway to the region. The airport also provides essential air links to secondary airports including Maripasoula (MPY), Saint-Laurent du Maroni (LDX), Saül (XAU), Saint-Georges-de-l’Oyapock (OXP) and Kaw (KAW). These services are crucial for economic and social development in a territory where road and rail infrastructure is limited.

In addition to its role in passenger transport, the airport accommodates large aircraft used to move satellites, making it a key logistics hub for the Guiana Space Centre. This role strengthens European space policy and supports the local economy. It also plays a strategic role in regional security, hosting Air Base 367 “Capitaine François Massé,” the only NATO outpost in South America.

Egis and its partners are committed to ensuring sustainable long-term operations with full transparency for stakeholders. Their goal is to achieve ISO 14001 and 50001 certifications, as well as ACA3 Level 4+ certification by 2030. The project’s success will also depend on the continued engagement and support of all airport staff.

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