{"id":177349,"date":"2025-07-29T16:00:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=177349"},"modified":"2025-07-29T21:41:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T21:41:53","slug":"spain-aena-launches-renovation-and-expansion-of-malaga-costa-del-sol-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/07\/spain-aena-launches-renovation-and-expansion-of-malaga-costa-del-sol-airport.html","title":{"rendered":"Spain: Aena Launches Renovation and Expansion of M\u00e1laga-Costa del Sol Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>M\u00e1laga-Costa del Sol Airport<\/strong> is set to undergo its most significant transformation since the inauguration of Terminal 3 in 2010. Aena\u2019s Board of Directors has approved a \u20ac36.5 million tender for technical assistance to draft the expansion project. This decision marks the starting point for a strategic initiative, with an estimated total investment of \u20ac1.5 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expansion will be part of the Airport Regulation Document (DORA III), Aena\u2019s investment plan for the period between 2027 and 2031. This roadmap aims to increase the airport\u2019s capacity to meet growing demand while elevating standards of quality and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dual Goals: Growth and Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new plan has two clear objectives: equipping M\u00e1laga Airport with the infrastructure needed to handle higher passenger volumes and operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements\u2014all without compromising the passenger experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The technical assistance team will produce a key document that will serve as the foundation for the project\u2019s design and execution. This step is critical, as airport operations will remain uninterrupted during construction. Precise planning will ensure efficient coordination of each phase while minimizing disruptions to daily airport activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/07\/tsa-removes-requirement-to-remove-shoes-at-u-s-airport-security-checkpoints.html\">TSA Removes Requirement to Remove Shoes at U.S. Airport Security Checkpoints<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Infrastructure: More Space, Greater Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Key planned improvements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Terminal and Operations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new non-Schengen pier with centralized border control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additional contact stands for aircraft, enabling direct boarding and disembarking via jet bridges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expansion of the security checkpoint area to streamline passenger flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Redesign of the baggage handling system to improve ground handling operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commercial and VIP Spaces:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 41% increase in retail space within the terminal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 43% expansion of VIP lounge areas, enhancing offerings for premium travelers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Airfield and Access:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Construction of new taxiways to optimize aircraft movement between runways and aprons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upgrades to access roads, landscaping, and parking capacity, modernizing the passenger experience from arrival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Project Aligned with Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aena has reiterated its commitment to environmental responsibility. 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