Bansko to build a small airport

The Municipality of Bansko is planning to build a runway for small aircraft. This was decided at a public discussion on changes to the Municipal General Development Plan held this week at the Tourist Information Center in the Bulgarian town.

The municipal investment project envisages the construction of an airport for small aircraft with a runway length of up to 800 meters, as well as a helipad.

It is of strategic importance for the city and should improve transport accessibility, promote economic development and tourism, as well as provide critical infrastructure for emergency assistance and for medical evacuations, firefighting and other humanitarian operations.

All this will increase security in the region, according to the municipality.

The project is part of our vision for better connectivity, economic growth and better living conditions for all residents," said Deputy Mayor Eng. Georgi Donevichin.

What will be the effect on tourism?

According to the chairman of the Union of Tourism Businesses in Bansko, Malin Bistrin, the construction of the airport will be of key importance for the development of tourism in the region.

The tourism sector needs this step. And we will be happy if the project is implemented," Bistrin told Economic.bg.

According to him, the idea for the project has been around for more than five years and the tourism industry is happy that it has finally been put on the municipal agenda.

The project will only bring benefits to our region. This way, we will rank among the most attractive winter resorts in the world," added Bistrin.

According to him, the positive effect will not only be for the town of Bansko, but for the entire region. "The safety of tourists will also increase significantly. In the event of an incident, there will be an opportunity for immediate medical assistance," he said.

Translated by Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov