Valladolid Airport

About Valladolid

Valladolid is in the heart of Castilla y Leon and was given it´s first name by the Moors. They called it Belad Ulid, or Walid. After various battles and arguments among the Royal family over who owned, or wanted the town, in 1074 Alfonso VI gave the town to the Count Pedro Ansurez who immediately had two churches built. He also built a bridge over the Rio Pisuerga. Two hospitals were then constructed along with many other important buildings. His effect on the town was so great that by 1208 it was affluent enough to attract Royal attention and Alfonso VIII ejected the Count´s decendants and stole the town back.

Valladolid received another boost in 1346 when the university gained formal recognition. By the year 1469, it was such an important place that the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella of Castille and Ferdinand of Aragon were married there. At the end of the 16th century, Valladolid aquired a cathedral, although it was never finished.

About Valladolid Airport

Valladolid airport is situated in the municipality of Villanubla, ten kilometres from the capital. It has become an important factor for the social and economic development of the capital city of Castile-Leon.

The new passenger terminal was built in 2000, and its main features are its clean, functional design, emphasised by spaciousness and numerous aesthetically pleasing elements.

During recent years passenger numbers have increased greatly, particularly in the area of tourist and holiday flights.

During 2005 Valladolid airport handled 444,006 passengers, 12,056 flight operations and 303.4 tonnes of cargo.

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