According to “Murcia Today”, another step has been made towards opening the new Corvera Airport. The Spanish Government has now authorised the closure of San Javier airport on 14 January 2019, thus allowing the transfer of employees, suppliers, etc. from Murcia-San Javier Airport to the brand new facilities at Corvera Airport. The full article can be viewed here: murcia today.
The official contract has already been signed, granting Aena the concession to operate the new international airport for the next 25 years. Anybody who wants to keep abreast of developments can check out the official airport website here: corvera airport