To be able to respond to the expected demand with the efficiency and the quality levels required, the Plan for the Santander airport, approved in July 2000, includes important works to expand and reform the present airport. Those works has been on going during the last years to modernize the facilities and infrastructures. In 1999 the control tower was reformed to adequate it the the new needs of the air control. And in 2000 the terminal underwent a big transformation. As consequence, we have today a new and modern building really comfortable for air passengers.
Besides, the Plan foresees the installation of two telescopic fingers and increasing the terminal in more than 1000 square meters , the installation of a new approach system (ILS Category II/III) which will allow the airport to operate in severe weather conditions and the installation of shelters and control systems for the parking.
Source: ( Aena, Plan Department, Manager Director Plans)