# Florence airport expansion dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/florence-airport-expansion-dispute > Updated: 2026-10-03T09:30:58.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4. The proposed expansion of the Peretola Airport in Florence remains a subject of intense legal, social, and political debate. Five municipalities—Campi Bisenzio, Sesto Fiorentino, Calenzano, Carmignano, and Poggio a Caiano—have filed technical documentation with the TAR della Toscana to support their appeal, arguing the project repeats flaws from previously rejected versions and poses environmental and urban planning risks. Following a recent ruling by the TAR, the Cisl Firenze-Prato union has reaffirmed its support for the upgrade. General secretary Fabio Franchi criticized decades of delays, stating that postponements have caused the region to lose economic resources and productive investments. Franchi clarified that the objective is to modernize the facility to European standards rather than creating an intercontinental hub, noting that a new runway orientation would improve safety and quality of life by shifting low-altitude flights over uninhabited zones. Political divisions have intensified, specifically within the ‘campo largo’ coalition supporting the Tuscany regional government. A recent resolution regarding the runway expansion revealed a split in the majority: the Democratic Party and Casa Riformista supported the measure, while assessors from Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra and Movimento 5 Stelle voted against it. Enrico Tucci of Fratelli d’Italia noted this division is a recurring issue for the coalition. Opposition has also emerged from the Giovani Democratici (Young Democrats) of Tuscany. They argue that the Florence and Prato plains are already saturated with infrastructure and advocate for prioritizing rail transport, connections to Pisa, and the tramway system to protect the local territory and the Piana Park. ## Claims - Forza Italia presented a motion to support the development of the Florence airport, to be discussed next Tuesday. (single source) - The airport expansion could double passenger numbers and generate up to 5,000 jobs. (single source) - The Democratic Party of Prato opposes the expansion of the Peretola airport. (single source) - Regional Councilor Marta Logli stated the new Peretola runway is detrimental to the Piana area and Prato. (single source) - The expansion threatens the Parco della Piana, which is considered vital infrastructure for the region. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Peretola airport expansion sparks political division in Tuscany The expansion of Florence's Peretola airport has triggered political divisions within Tuscany's governing coalition and opposition from youth wings of the Democratic Party. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peretola-airport-expansion-sparks-political-division-in-tuscany ### 2026-09-30: Peretola airport expansion sparks political debate in Tuscany Forza Italia has proposed a motion to support the expansion of Florence's Peretola airport, facing strong opposition from the Democratic Party, which cites environmental and local impacts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peretola-airport-expansion-sparks-political-debate-in-tuscany ### 2026-09-28: Cisl supports Peretola Airport upgrade in Florence Cisl Firenze-Prato urges the immediate upgrade of Florence's Peretola Airport to boost the local economy and improve flight safety and reliability. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cisl-supports-peretola-airport-upgrade-in-florence ### 2026-09-11: Florence Airport expansion: Municipalities file technical appeal Five municipalities have filed additional technical documents with the Tuscany TAR to strengthen their legal appeal against the Florence Airport expansion project, citing environmental and urban planning risks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florence-airport-expansion-municipalities-file-technical-appeal --- Cite as: Florence airport expansion dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/florence-airport-expansion-dispute