<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History Portoroz International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">As in the case of the development of many airports, Portorož Airport had a humble beginning. In 1962, ground preparations are initially made for the creation of a sports airport with a 400 m (1,300 ft) grass runway. However, in response to the LZJ decision to allow the third Adriatic Parachute Cup competitions to take place in Portorož the following year, the plans for the grass runway are ultimately changed and the runway is extended to 800 m (2,600 ft). On 27 September 1962, a flight inspection team examine Portorož Airport and recommend the issuance of a six-month temporary registration, which would classify it as a secondary sports airport, permitting the landing of aircraft weighing up to 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). The following year, on 3 April 1963, Aero club Piran is formed. Later in 1963, the third Adriatic Parachute Cup competitions are held.</p>
<p class="blog-para">On 28 January 1971, the city of Piran decides to build an international sports airport at Portorož Airport. In July of the same year, the airport location is approved and the subsequent construction permits are issued for the construction and reconfiguration of the runway: 700 m long and 20 m wide (2,297 ft. long and 66 ft. wide). On 24 January 1972, the airfield construction and reconfiguration works are completed. The following year, 12 February 1973, the ZUCZP grants permission to register and license Portorož Airport for aviation sports purposes.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Further development of the airport continues, and in January 1975, the Coast Flight Centre is established. Later in 1975, construction work begins on a runway refurbishment and extension project. The first building phase of the airport terminal and platform is also initiated. The following year, on 21 August 1976, the airport re-enters full operations after construction works at the airport are completed. These include an enhancement to the runway, which is extended to 850 m (2,790 ft) and widened to 28 m (92 ft) - as well as the construction of an apron. Work is also completed on the first phase of the airport terminal and platform. On 1 October 1978, Portorož Airport is formally re-opened and entered into the register of airports and the register for panoramic flights. In 1979, a 400 m2 aircraft hangar is constructed and the first C-172 aircraft is purchased.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Portorož International Airport services</h2>
<p class="blog-para">Although relatively small, a wide-variety of services are offered at Portorož Airport: modern airport facilities including technical and fuel service, services under contract (such as air taxi), panoramic flights, business charter flights, a flight school, parachute jumping, minibus transfer, a hotel room booking service, a restaurant, a duty-free shop as well as car rental services.</p>
<p class="blog-para">The airport has the head office of Solinair.</p>
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