Teruel is no stranger to moments like this. It became a name among aviation enthusiasts when the COVID-19 pandemic grounded fleets around the world, forcing operators to desperately seek long-term parking options for their metal birds. Teruel rose to the occasion and has been a trusted choice since. Sometimes referred to as a “boneyard”, many aircraft also make their final landing there before being dismantled and sold for parts and scrap.
The area originally hosted the Caudé airfield, a military airfield used during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). After the war, it was from time to time used as a firing range by the Spanish Air Force. After years of renovation and construction, Teruel opened as a commercial center for primarily maintenance and storage in 2013. Several expansions later, the facilities now cover 5,400,000 m² (58,125,000 square feet).
TARMAC Aerosave utilizes the area’s dry climate to run a popular MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) unit and offering long-term storage space spacious enough to accommodate more than 120 aircraft at the time.
