Planning to build San Juan Airport started on 15 February 1958 . The plans were authorized in 1961 , and the construction started in 1971 . It was almost finished by 1977 , but was completely destroyed with the 1977 San Juan earthquake . Reconstruction occurred between 1977 and 1980 , and the new airport was inaugurated 25 February 1981
1977 San Juan earthquake
1977 San Juan earthquake
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport