{"id":174567,"date":"2025-05-21T14:30:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=174567"},"modified":"2025-05-21T23:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T23:35:10","slug":"aena-strengthens-nighttime-access-controls-at-madrid-barajas-airport-to-curb-rise-in-homeless-population","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/05\/aena-strengthens-nighttime-access-controls-at-madrid-barajas-airport-to-curb-rise-in-homeless-population.html","title":{"rendered":"Aena Strengthens Nighttime Access Controls at Madrid-Barajas Airport to Curb Rise in Homeless Population"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Starting tonight, <strong>Aena<\/strong> will implement stricter access controls at <strong>Adolfo Su\u00e1rez Madrid-Barajas Airport<\/strong> to address the growing number of homeless individuals sheltering in its terminals. The measure, which will be enforced between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM\u2014the period of lowest air traffic\u2014aims to maintain the facility\u2019s operational efficiency and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Enter: Restricted and Controlled Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During these nighttime hours, only the following individuals will be permitted to enter the airport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passengers with a valid ticket or boarding pass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individuals accompanying arriving or departing passengers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Airport staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Access will not be completely barred but will be limited to specific controlled gates. This measure does not entail closing the terminals but rather enforcing stricter oversight of who may remain inside overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/05\/aena-in-first-quarter-of-2025-rising-profits-increased-passenger-traffic-and-greater-investment.html\">Aena in First Quarter of 2025: Rising Profits, Increased Passenger Traffic, and Greater Investment<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coordination with Security Forces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision was made following a meeting of the Local Security Committee held this Tuesday, which included representatives from the National Police, Civil Guard, and Madrid Municipal Police. During the meeting, protocols were established to ensure coordinated and joint enforcement of the enhanced controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aena clarifies that these controls are implemented within the framework of current legislation, specifically under the provisions of private security laws and its role as the airport operator. The company is obligated to ensure a safe and functional environment for air travel, protecting its facilities and guaranteeing their proper use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appeal to the Madrid City Council<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond operational measures, Aena has reiterated its concern about the presence of homeless individuals at the airport during nighttime hours\u2014a situation it considers outside its jurisdiction. To this end, the company has held periodic meetings with the Madrid City Council, the authority legally responsible for primary social care under Madrid\u2019s Social Services Law (Law 12\/2022), to request direct intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aena has emphasized its willingness to collaborate with the City Council and third-sector organizations to find dignified housing solutions for this vulnerable group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Airports Are Not Living Spaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In its statement, Aena underscores that airports are transit infrastructures, not suitable for overnight stays or habitation under any circumstances. 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