Ciudad Real ranks 32nd in average annual salary, below the national average. Added to this is that its airport remains on the tax authorities' list of defaulters, accumulating fiscal debts. For workers, this means limited income; for the province, a key infrastructure that generates no economic benefits. The reality is clear: challenges in salaries and management. 💼
The technological cost of an unused infrastructure 🏗️
The airport terminal, designed with modern technical standards to handle 2 million passengers annually, operates far below its capacity. Maintaining systems such as the ILS, baggage belts, and climate control systems generates fixed costs that are not covered by revenue. Without significant air traffic, the amortization of the investment in radars and parking platforms is unfeasible, worsening the accumulated fiscal debt.
The airport that only flies towards the tax authorities ✈️
The airport, rather than launching flights, launches debts with the tax authorities. If the runway were a credit card, it would have already exceeded the limit. Meanwhile, citizens see how the infrastructure generates more interest than passengers. At least, if it's not useful for flying, it's useful for a drive along the runway, which is free and has no check-in queues. Of course, the debt remains on the ground.