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  • Daniel VaÅ¡ut
  • 03/2012
  • Construction of the Los Estancos airfield authorised in 1950 in order to replace the original joint military-civilain airfield at Tefía. Although some aircraft used the new airfield as early as 1951 due to high winds at Tafía, it did not formally open until 1952. It was one of few buildings on the island to have both running water and electricity in 1954. The 03/21 runway crossed a road, which neccitaded the permanent presence of a soldier to open and close a barrier whenever an aircraft was to take off or land. Pilots frequently complained about the state of the airfield, and repairs did take place, but the runways were never paved. It soon became clear that to allow all types of aircraft in order to attract tourism it would be necessary to expand. The airfield was at maximum capacity with a record 12 aircraft a day in 1966. Work began on a new airport same year and the new international airfield El Matorral was opened on 15.09.1969, with Los Estancos closing the same day. Yet in 1971 it was reopened one more time due to refurbishment at El Matorral.
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