Aena abre la puerta a adelantar algunas obras de la ampliación del Prat

Aena, the company managing Barcelona's airport, has announced the possibility of advancing some works related to the expansion of the Prat Airport. Maurici Lucena, the president and CEO of Aena, made this statement during a conference in Barcelona.

According to Lucena, the Barcelona airport is operating at its maximum capacity, with projections indicating that it could surpass the 60 million passenger mark this year. This number is far above the technical limit of 55 million passengers, which is the current infrastructure's capacity.

Lucena revealed that projects initially scheduled for 2027 are now being accelerated. He believes advancing the calendar is a positive possibility, provided it can be done technically. He emphasized that Aena has a team of engineers, considered to be among the best in the world in their field, and they will strictly adhere to guidelines.

The main project related to the expansion is the third runway at the Prat Airport, located closest to the sea. This project is part of the Dora IV document, which outlines Aena's strategies and investments for the five-year period starting in 2032 and ending in 2036.

Lucena noted that air traffic continues to grow, and if current trends continue, the airport is expected to reach 60 million passengers by the end of the year. He highlighted that the 55 million passenger mark is a technical and theoretical limit but does not affect safety.