For the people of Melilla, the airport is much more than just a transport infrastructure. It is their link to mainland Spain, and for years its history has been part and parcel of the solution to the numerous problems that the residents of this autonomous city face on a daily basis: health, education, business management, etc.

Fortunately, nowadays Melilla is a rapidly-developing and self-sufficient city, and its airport has come to play a crucial role in trade, tourism and social relations.

Learn about the events and changes that have occurred since the first balloon flights at the Melilla hippodrome, including the inauguration of the first Zeluán Aerodrome in 1914, the subsequent construction of the Tauima Aerodrome in 1921, the operations run by the company Ala Littoria at the Air and Naval Base in El Atalayón, plus the opening of the new airport on 31 July 1969 and its current development. These are just some of the interesting subjects covered in this book, packed with images, anecdotes and, above all, evidence of the efforts and determination of the numerous contributors and authorities who made it possible.