The main international gateway and the usual departure for long-range aircraft, with three runways, 01/19 and 02L/20R at 4,000 m and 02R/20L at 3,700 m, the western 4,000 m strip having opened in late 2024, so there is full support for a heavy fuel load in tropical conditions. Business aviation passengers are handled through the airport's general aviation and VIP arrangements with the appointed agent, 30 km east of the centre.