The memorial was built on the site of the former TAM Express warehouse that was destroyed during the crash.
The project was selected through a national architectural competition organized by the Association of Relatives and Friends of the Victims.
The central wall lists the names of all 199 victims, including passengers, crew, and ground workers.
The space is designed to minimize the noise impact from the nearby Congonhas Airport runway.
It is intentionally maintained as a non-commercial, public urban space to preserve the memory of the event.
The Memorial 17 de Julho is a public commemorative space dedicated to the victims of TAM Flight 3054, the deadliest aviation accident in Brazilian history, which occurred on July 17, 2007. The site occupies the exact location where the Airbus A320 overran the runway at Congonhas Airport and collided with a warehouse building. Designed by architecture firm Andrade Morettin, the memorial features a garden area and a central wall inscribed with the names of the 199 victims. It serves as a place for reflection and public mourning, positioned directly adjacent to the airport perimeter. The layout emphasizes open, quiet space to distinguish the area from the high-activity airport environment. It was inaugurated in 2012, five years after the tragedy.
The central memorial wall bearing the names of the victims.
Combine this visit with a short reflection period as the space is small.
Respect the quiet nature of the site as it is frequently visited by grieving relatives.
Bring sun protection as the memorial is primarily an uncovered outdoor area.
Expecting a museum-style indoor exhibit; this is an outdoor memorial space only.
Maintain a solemn demeanor; avoid loud conversations or disruptive behavior.
