Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002436/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Giuseppe Antoci (The Left)
Comiso Airport, which opened in 2013 at a cost of more than EUR 70 million[1], is now completely unused, with zero flights and zero passengers[2]. This is a serious waste of public funds and an obstacle to the European objective of territorial cohesion.
Although Airports Council International has recognised the importance of smaller airports for tourism, connectivity and the development of peripheral regions, it would appear that the airport does not even have a business plan.
This situation undermines territorial continuity, which is vital for ensuring minimum air transport services that meet the criteria of regularity, frequency and fair pricing, as laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008.
The intermodal services and infrastructure required to fully develop the airport and make it competitive are also lacking.
In view of the above:
- 1.Is the Commission aware of Comiso Airport’s business plan?
- 2.What are the reasons for the delays, if any, in the most recent Comiso Airport procedure, within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, and what information can it provide in this regard?
- 3.What specific EU resources can be used to ensure that Comiso Airport is fully operational, improve its infrastructure and foster the development of its intermodal services?
Submitted: 17.6.2025