<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History of Spain&rsquo;s third largest airport and previous expansions</h2>
<p class="blog-para">The history of Palma de Mallorca dates back to the 1920s, when the airport was used by postal service airlines. The company Aero-Taxi de Mallorca was established in 1934 to organise tourist flights to the city.</p>
<p class="blog-para">In 1935, LAPE (L&iacute;neas A&eacute;reas Postales Espa&ntilde;olas) was established and the first scheduled service began between Palma and Madrid. It was then called Son Sant Joan Airport. The airport was officially opened for commercial use in 1960.</p>
<p class="blog-para">In 1954 the runway was extended and asphalted for handling Sabre F-86 jets. The aircraft parking apron and the parallel taxiway were built during the same period. A VOR and a VHF communications centre was opened in 1958.</p>
<p class="blog-para">An airport extension plan with funds of $3.96m was formulated in 1964-67 focusing on runway extension, apron expansion, a new terminal to accommodate five million passengers, runway lighting, communication and navigation aiding.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Terminal A was constructed in 1965. Air navigation services were improved by installing surveillance radar. A second runway and an aircraft parking area opposite the terminal were completed in 1970s. Terminal B was also opened during this time.</p>
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