Airport Operations

Malta International Airport plc is committed to safeguarding the occupational safety, health and well-being of its employees and others who may be affected by the work being carried out for the organisation, including customers, passengers, service partners, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and the general public.

Aircraft accidents and incidents are very rare events but due to the nature of flight operations, nearly 90% of them occur at or near an aerodrome, although, most of such occurrences are not related directly to any aerodrome safety issue.

Safety and security are top priorities at Malta International Airport and great care is taken to ensure that all security standards are met and exceeded. All holders of an Airport Security Pass issued by Aviation Security Malta (AVSEC) are required to undergo Security Awareness Training (SAT).

In line with EASA ADR.OR.D.017 Training and Proficiency Check programmes, all personnel that operate or provide services at the aerodrome and that are allowed unescorted access to airside areas of Malta International Airport shall be adequately trained and qualified in Airside Safety Awareness. Safety Awareness Training shall be undertaken in addition to the Security Awareness Training requirements.

Malta International Airport has been open to commercial traffic for over 50 years. The present air terminal building was constructed between 1989-1991 and was officially opened on the 7th of February 1992. The cost of the terminal was partly funded by Government equity and partly by bank borrowings from the European Investment Bank and Maltese commercial banks. Since its inauguration, the terminal building has seen many upgrades, with the Terminal Reconfiguration Project bringing about the most recent overhaul. Continuous investment ensures that the terminal is equipped with facilities that meet and exceed the changing demands of travelling guests, allowing them to enjoy a five-star airport experience.

Details on the Luqa Aerodrome dimensions including aerodrome charts and related information, are included in the official Aeronautical Information Publication – Malta (AIP) published by the Civil Aviation Directorate – Transport Malta which can be viewed by clicking here.

The use of drones in Malta is growing at a fast rate, and a question drone users may have is whether it is permissible to fly a drone in the proximity of an airport.

Safety is naturally a topmost priority for all aviation players, not least Malta International Airport. Through this safety occurrence reporting page, stakeholders can raise safety-related issues in a timely and strictly confidential manner.