Momberger Airport Information
29 April 2024
Terminal 1 (T1) at Barcelona's El Prat Airport is set to undergo a major renovation, marking the largest project at the airport since its last expansion in 2009. Aena, the Spanish airport operator, has launched a tender for the project's design with an initial budget of EUR 16 million solely for the technical design phase. The overall cost of the renovation is expected to run into hundreds of millions of euros and will take approximately two years to complete.
One of the key features of the remodel will be the relocation of Joan Miró's mural from Terminal 2 to the new façade of T1, an unprecedented move given the artwork's size and significance. The redesign will also include the installation of advanced security scanners that will allow passengers to pass through checks without needing to remove liquids or laptops from their bags, aimed at enhancing the flow and reducing the hassle at security checkpoints. Additionally, the facade and the central roof of T1 will be expanded, and certain areas will be covered. The family of the terminal architect, Ricardo Bofill, who died in 2022, will be consulted to ensure the preservation of the terminal's design integrity.
The commencement of construction is planned between the end of this year and early 2025, with the aim of accommodating the increasing passenger traffic, which is approaching its annual capacity limit of 55 million. This renovation moves forward independently of the broader expansion plans for El Prat, which have been stalled due to political issues. The tender documents can be found here. #1216.6
