Castelldefels challenges airport noise during upcoming maintenance works

The City Council submits formal objections to AENA demanding night-time protection and stricter noise monitoring.

Generic image of an airplane flying low over a residential area.
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Generic image of an airplane flying low over a residential area.

The Castelldefels City Council has submitted formal allegations to AENA to safeguard residents from increased aircraft noise during scheduled maintenance at El Prat Airport in March 2026.

Planned works on the main runways will force the airport to operate with a single runway, significantly increasing the number of flights passing over Castelldefels. Local authorities argue that the current environmental impact assessment fails to account for the real effect on residents' sleep and well-being.
Key demands include a total night-time closure of the airport during the works and technical changes to redirect take-offs towards the west. The Council is also calling for a real-time noise monitoring system to ensure immediate corrective actions are taken if noise thresholds are exceeded.