Aena starts EUR 3.1 million Barcelona — El Prat runway rapid — exit taxiway project

AENA began building a rapid-exit taxiway for runway 02/20 at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, targeting improved operational efficiency. Project budget set at EUR 3.1 million; expected construction period of 12.5 months. Work aims to cut airborne holding, ground delays, taxi times; expected to lower fuel burn, emissions, noise; improve on-time performance. Largest operational impact slated for Nov. 16-26, when the airport will run on a single runway. Capacity reduction during that window estimated at 1,441 fewer slots, roughly 15%. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. AENA SME SA published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)