Wing Run: For the second year, athletes race on the main runway of Salvador Bahia Airport

For the second consecutive year, Salvador Bahia Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, will host the Corrida da Asa (Wing Run), this time in its 40th edition.
On October 5, starting at 6:15 a.m., participants will enjoy the unique experience of running nearly 3 kilometers along the airport’s main runway — a restricted area that transforms into a one-of-a-kind setting for sports practice. The race will feature 6 km and 10 km courses, bringing together both professional and amateur athletes.

To make the use of the runway possible for the runners, the airport has prepared a special operation involving operations, safety, military, and airline teams. The planning ensures that the race takes place with full safety and no impact on landings and takeoffs, as regular flight operations will continue on the auxiliary runway.

In its 40th edition, the Corrida da Asa will pay tribute to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Lieutenant Frederico Gustavo dos Santos, the only native of Salvador to join the 1st Fighter Aviation Group of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force. The event brings together sport, history, and aviation in a celebration of tradition and innovation.

About Salvador Bahia Airport

Located in the capital of the state of Bahia, Salvador Bahia Airport is the first concession operated by the VINCI Airports network in Brazil, which took over management on January 2, 2018. Since then, the airport has adopted global operational standards, aiming to deliver greater efficiency, safety, and an enhanced travel experience for passengers.

With an investment of BRL 700 million in modernization and expansion works, the terminal increased its capacity by 50%, now serving up to 15 million passengers per year. It has also been recognized with the Ethnic and Racial Diversity Seal by the Salvador Municipal Department for Reparations, in recognition of its initiatives to combat institutional racism. Salvador Bahia Airport also stands out as the “Most Sustainable Airport in Brazil,” leading environmental preservation initiatives.

About VINCI Airports

VINCI Airports, the world’s leading private airport operator, manages more than 70 airports in 13 countries. Thanks to its expertise as a global integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds, and operates airports, providing its investment capacity and know-how in optimizing operational performance, modernizing infrastructure, managing operations, and driving environmental transition. VINCI Airports was the first airport operator to commit to an international environmental strategy in 2016, aiming to achieve net zero emissions across its entire network by 2050.