Ciudad Real Central Airport, built over 200 km from Madrid following a €1 billion investment, was sold at auction for just €10,000.
The airport, designed for a traffic of 10 million passengers per year, featured a 4 km runway, considered the longest in Europe, a visitor center, a vast industrial park, and a 50 m high control tower. It also had good access to the national highway network and generous parking spaces.
Inaugurated in 2008, the airport never attracted more than a few flights per week, well below its capacity. No aircraft has landed at Ciudad Real since April 2012, when it was officially closed.
Source: Daily Business
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Ciudad Real Central Airport sold for so little?
The airport was sold for €10,000 at auction because it was a failed project that had been closed since 2012 and lacked commercial viability.
What was the original investment in the airport?
The airport cost approximately €1 billion to build before it was inaugurated in 2008.
What are the main features of the airport?
It features a 4 km runway (one of Europe’s longest), a 50m control tower, and capacity for 10 million passengers annually.