Santiago Airport Closes for Five Weeks

Apr 22, 2026, 08:06

Introduction

Santiago Airport in Spain will close on April 23. It will open again on May 27. No planes can land or leave during this time. Workers need to fix the runway.

Main Body

Many people use this airport. Every year, 3.2 million people travel here. Big companies like Ryanair and British Airways will stop their flights. About 5,000 people from the UK have problems. The company Aena says passengers must talk to their airlines. People can use airports in A Coruña or Vigo instead. Other airports in Spain have problems too. Workers in Madrid and Barcelona are angry about their pay. They are not working. Also, some companies worry about fuel for planes.

Conclusion

Travelers must be careful in the spring. There are many problems with airports in Spain. But the airport must fix the runway to keep people safe.

Vocabulary Learning

to stop being open for a period of time關閉

Example:The shop will close at 8 PM.

fix

to repair something that is broken修理

Example:They need to fix the broken chair.

passenger

a person who is traveling in a vehicle but is not driving it乘客

Example:The bus was full of passengers.

safe

not in danger; protected from harm安全的

Example:Wear a helmet to stay safe on a bike.

travel

to go to a place far away, usually by plane, train, or car旅行

Example:I want to travel to Japan next year.