# Castellón Airport operational growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/castelln-airport-operational-growth
> Updated: 2026-08-18T16:30:22.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Castellón Airport has reported record-breaking activity levels, marking a significant turnaround for the facility. Between January and July, the airport recorded 8,535 aircraft operations, a 14% year-on-year increase across regular, charter, private, training, and maintenance flights.

Passenger numbers also reached historic highs, with 197,256 passengers handled from January to July, representing an 11.6% increase compared to the previous year. July specifically set a new monthly record with 49,250 passengers, a 19% rise over the previous July. Raquel París, General Director of Aerocas, noted that the variety of traffic demonstrates the versatility of the facilities. Following a record year in 2025, current trends suggest the airport may surpass those figures by 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Castellón Airport hits record passenger and operation numbers

Castellón Airport reached record passenger and operation levels between January and July, with July recording a historic high of 49,250 passengers, marking an 11.6% increase in year-to-date traffic.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castelln-airport-hits-record-passenger-and-operation-numbers

### 2026-08-12: PortCastelló reports growth and infrastructure milestones in 2025 annual report

PortCastelló's 2025 Annual Report highlights a 6.53% increase in total traffic to over 18.6 million tons and significant infrastructure and sustainability advancements.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portcastell-reports-growth-and-infrastructure-milestones-in-2025-annual-report

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Cite as: Castellón Airport operational growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/castelln-airport-operational-growth