Construction works at Teruel Airport on the future hangar for the assembly of stratospheric airships are progressing steadily following the launch of the project last March. This new complex, led by Aldesa and Grupo Ideconsa, will become a unique infrastructure in Europe and is set to mark a turning point in the aerospace sector.
At present, the excavation phase has been successfully completed, with more than 700,000 m³ of earthworks carried out, and foundation works are now underway. One of the most significant and distinctive aspects of the project is its innovative high-precision space-frame structure, designed to assemble airships of up to 160 metres in length. The facility will include a production area, an industrial building and a launch platform.
Aldesa’s Managing Director in Spain, Fernando Lana, explained the development and current status of the project in an interview on the programme “A Golpe de Bit” broadcast by Radio Nacional de España.
Overall, the project includes the construction of the aeronautical hangar and an associated industrial production building; the urban development and preparation of the platform; and full integration into the airport’s operational facilities, as well as strict compliance with aeronautical, operational safety and environmental regulations.
Key figures for the future hangar include:
- 26,225 m² of interior slabs
- 13,125 m² of exterior slabs
- Metal structure weighing more than 2,266 tonnes
- 35,000 m² of roofing
- 24,676 m² of façades
- A 60 x 52 metre folding hangar door
- An external platform measuring 300 x 220 metres
The project was awarded for an amount of €39.77 million and has a total tender budget of €43.51 million (VAT excluded in both cases). Investment will be spread across the 2025 and 2026 financial years, making it one of the largest airport and industrial infrastructure investments in Aragon in recent years. From the formal start of construction, the hangar is expected to be completed within a 20-month execution period and will carry a guarantee of up to 10 years following acceptance of the works.
La seguridad y salud laboral de las personas son una de las principales prioridades de Aldesa. Por ello, la obra se está ejecutando bajo estrictos planes de seguridad aeroportuaria y operacional, medidas avanzadas de prevención de riesgos laborales, protocolos de protección medioambiental y supervisión técnica permanente por parte del Consorcio del Aeropuerto.
La ubicación del futuro hangar para dirigibles en el aeropuerto de Teruel es estratégica para la obra desarrollada por Aldesa y Grupo Ideconsa. El aeródromo aragonés es un referente europeo en el mantenimiento, estacionamiento, reciclaje y desmantelamiento de aeronaves, por lo que la nueva infraestructura no solo reforzará su posicionamiento internacional, sino que permitirá ampliar también su capacidad industrial e impulsar la actividad económica y de empleo de la provincia.
About Aldesa
Aldesa is a global leader in the development and management of infrastructure, with over 50 years of experience. Its investment area channels activities towards sustainable projects, particularly in road, port, railway, and renewable energy infrastructure concessions. With a presence in 15 countries and a team of more than 2,500 professionals, Aldesa provides integrated, cost-effective solutions tailored to the needs of its clients.
