Night-time work on a major new airport taxiway is set to begin in late February as part of a €16.7 million investment designed to improve how aircraft move on the ground before take-off and after landing. The project is expected to reduce turnaround times and create additional flight slots, while avoiding disruption to existing flight schedules by carrying out most construction overnight.

The contract was awarded to Valencian firm Pavasal last August, coming in well below the original €21 million budget. After nearly two months of planning and surveys, Aena and the contractor have agreed to set up the construction camp by the end of February, close to the existing taxiway. Work will begin with drainage and service installations, followed by land filling, lighting, new light towers, fencing and safety barriers, before the apron is finally paved and marked.

The project is scheduled to run for up to 27 months and will take place largely during quieter winter periods. It forms part of a wider programme of investment at the airport, including more than €11.3 million already committed to operational upgrades and a planned €5 million refurbishment of the VIP lounge.

Alongside the taxiway works, the airport is preparing for a major terminal expansion worth €1.154 billion. Once completed, the expanded facilities are expected to increase annual passenger capacity from a record 19.9 million in 2025 to at least 26 million.