INITEC (Técnicas Reunidas)
Building
Transport Buildings
Structural Design
Aeropuerto Reus
The expansion and transformation project of Reus Airport aimed to convert the infrastructure into an airport node complementary to the Barcelona–Costa Daurada system, prepared to absorb a significant increase in tourist and regional traffic. The Master Plan proposed the construction of a new terminal on the grounds of the former military air base, as well as the comprehensive reorganization of platforms, accesses, and operational areas. The terminal was designed with surfaces ranging from 25,000 to 52,000 m² depending on the different phases studied, with a planned capacity for several million passengers annually and a much more efficient operation than the current one.
From an architectural and structural perspective, the intervention seeks to address the airport’s growth through a modular and scalable logic, capable of being implemented in phases without compromising existing operations. The actions developed include the expansion of boarding and baggage reclaim areas, the increase in security filters, and the functional integration of dispersed buildings into a single continuous terminal. These operations require long-span structures capable of generating open, flexible spaces that can adapt to future changes in airport flows and security requirements. The construction strategy also prioritizes minimizing interference with airport activity, conditioning both the construction sequence and the structural solutions employed.
At the territorial level, the airport is understood as a strategic infrastructure linked to the economic and tourist development of Tarragona and the Costa Daurada. The project not only seeks to increase capacity but also to improve sustainability, passenger experience, and operational resilience, integrating new commercial areas, airport services, and spaces for general aviation.
