AENA, Spain’s state-owned airport operator, has unveiled a historic €13 billion funding plan for 2027–2031, aimed toward modernising airports and dealing with file passenger progress. The programme represents virtually €10 billion greater than the present interval and consists of main upgrades to Madrid-Barajas (€4 billion), Barcelona-El Prat (€3 billion), and Málaga (€1.5 billion).
Alicante-Elche Airport stands out as one of many principal beneficiaries, with €1.154 billion earmarked for enhancements. Plans embody a 30% growth of the terminal, demolition of the outdated constructing to create a brand new non-Schengen site visitors space, and important infrastructure works. These embody enhanced taxiways to cut back ready instances and a “quick” exit ramp to maximise operational capability from each runway heads. Parking and street networks will even be upgraded to deal with future demand. Alicante’s growth displays its function as a key hub for the Valencian Community, which handles one in ten passengers nationwide.
By distinction, Murcia’s Corvera Airport won’t profit from the billions of euros being distributed. The exclusion is because of Corvera’s distinctive administration construction: it’s the solely Spanish airport below concession, reasonably than straight owned by AENA. As a end result, it falls outdoors the principle modernisation programme. AENA has pledged solely restricted funding in safety and upkeep at Corvera, although the precise figures stay undisclosed.
The disparity highlights Alicante’s rising strategic significance, whereas Corvera dangers being left behind regardless of regular passenger site visitors progress within the Region of Murcia.
