Airports in Spain are key to our country being one of the leaders in turismo. In total, there are more than 40 airports, connecting our country with 90 passes and 370 destinations, both national and international. In 2023have passed 120 million passengersincreasing by 30 million compared to 2022. Data that speak for themselves.
Without a doubt, the beaches, the good climate and the numerous tourist attractions make Spain one of the most visited countries in Europe. The months with mayor volume of travelers are July and Augustfollowed by OctoberSeptember and June.
Airports with the highest number of passengers
And which are the airports with the highest number of passengers?Well, according to last year’s datason:
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas: 60,220,984 (+18.9%).
- Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport: 49,909,544 (+19.9%).
- Palma de Mallorca Airport: 31,105,987 (+8.9%).
- Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport: 22,344,373 (+21.1%).
- Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport: 15,747,678 (+19.2%).
- Gran Canaria Airport: 13,961,638 (+12.4%).
- Tenerife South Airport: 12,337,244 (+14%).
- Valencia Airport: 9,948,141 (+22.6%).
As to operationsthe airport with more movements in 2023 was Adolfo Surez Madrid-Barajasfollowed by Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Palma de Mallorca, Mlaga-Costa del Sol, Gran Canaria and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernndez.
A great unknown
Of all of them, the airport Madrid-Four Winds It is the oldest of the Spanish airports still in operation. Located eight kilometres from the centre of the capital, it is an aerodrome for joint civil and military use, intended for flights of aviacin generalhence There is no passenger traffic as such.
In fact, at the airfield of Four Winds solo VFR traffic is authorized (flights within visual flight rules). And, Although much of society is unaware of itthere is development most of the sport aviation from Madrid by small, turboprop and reciprocating engine aircraft.
Features
He airfield East formed by a paved runway 1,500 metres long and 30 metres wide. Now, there is an unpaved track of natural terrain of 1100 meters in length and 45 meters in width, which is for the exclusive use and jurisdiction of the military air base.
In its facilities, it is worth noting, there are several flight schools training of pilots and cabin crew, state services (General Directorate of Police and General Directorate of Traffic) y different companies.
Nearby are located the Infante de Orlans Foundationdedicated to the maintenance, preservation and exhibition of antique aircraft. Finallyis also close Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics of the Air Force and the Royal Aeroclub of Spain.
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