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Castelldefels demands AENA to halt aircraft overflights, which now affect 53% of the daytime

Aircraft overflights over Castelldefels reach 53% of daytime in July. The Town Hall demands AENA to comply with procedures and prioritise the Free Zone.

Gemma RoigGemma Roig· · 2 min read
AIIllustrative image: an airplane flies over a residential area with houses and trees at sunset, with a clear sky and long shadows.
Illustrative image: an airplane flies over a residential area with houses and trees at sunset, with a clear sky and long shadows.

Landings over Castelldefels have surged to 53% of daytime between July 11 and 20, compared to 10% at the beginning of the month. The Town Hall considers the situation unsustainable and demands AENA to comply with procedures that prioritise the Free Zone.

The Town Hall of Castelldefels has raised its tone against AENA due to the increase in aircraft overflights landing at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. According to data recorded between July 11 and 20, 2026, daytime operations arriving via runway 06L, which overflies the municipality, have remained for more than 53% of the time. This figure contrasts with the period from July 1 to 10, when landings over the city represented just over 10%.

The preferred runway configuration, outlined in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) of ENAIRE, establishes that landings should predominantly occur via runway 24R, overflying the Free Zone of Barcelona. The use of runway 06L, which affects Castelldefels, is only intended as a non-preferred option and in exceptional weather situations, such as tailwind gusts exceeding 18.5 km/h.

The local council considers the current situation unsustainable and demands AENA to adopt immediate measures. It insists on strict compliance with the current operational procedures, restoring the preferred configuration whenever weather conditions do not justify an exception. Additionally, it requests a modification of the applicable procedure in wind situations to ensure a more balanced distribution of operations and prevent disproportionate impact on Castelldefels.

Neighbour complaints have been on the rise. Residents from areas such as Pineda, Can Bou, Granvia Mar, and Lluminutes report difficulties in resting and the effects of continuous noise on their quality of life. The World Health Organization links exposure to airport noise with sleep disturbances and other health issues.

The Town Hall has channeled complaints through AENA's Environmental Attention and Information Service (SAIM) and the Municipal Airport Monitoring and Control Office (OMSICA). Citizen pressure has prompted the local government to step up and demand concrete short-term solutions.

Municipal sources have indicated that the problem is not new, but the intensity in recent weeks has been exceptional. The council hopes that AENA will address its demands and that the runway configuration will return to normal in the coming days, weather permitting.

Gemma Roig

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Firma medio ambiente, sanidad y el tiempo, con un ojo en Collserola y el otro en el parte del Servei Meteorològic. También hogar y vida práctica. Madruga, recicla con celo y defiende la ciudad de los 15 minutos.

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