New Runway For Murcia-San Javier
Murcia follows Malaga in getting a second runway, boosting the holiday and property industries.
San Javier airport in Murcia was originally a military airfield, and is still used by Spain's armed forces. Now Spain's Department of the Environment has given its approval to an extension of operating hours at the airport plus use of a second runway, subject to certain conditions including increasing soundproofing in properties affected by the noise. The new runway, plus its control tower, will be for the use of military aircraft, leaving the original runway for civilian flights.
A study will be carried out in the area around Murcia-San Javier airport to see which properties are likely to be affected by noise from the increased number of flights and longer operating hours. Once the study's complete, which will be after the second runway has been functioning for a year, anyone owning an affected home will have two years within which to apply for soundproofing.
If you're looking for a property in the Los Alcazares/ San Javier area during the next few years, this is something to consider. Check when the application period for soundproofing starts/end, and whether the vendor of any property you view has already applied for the soundproofing.
The expansion of Murcia-San Javier airport will also benefit holidaymakers and homeowners travelling to Almería, which has seen a reduction in services to its local airport. Murcia's coastal motorway has been greatly improved and extended in recent years, making Murcia-San Javier the best choice for anyone flying to Vera, Mojacar, Garrucha, Huercal Overa and the Almanzora valley when flights to Almeria airport aren't suitable.
Source: www.homesworldwide.co.uk
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