Burgos Airport – RGS - Villafria
The Burgos Airport in Burgos, Spain brings travelers right at the city’s historic center. The airport is also known as Villafria Aerodrome, and the airport has an IATA airport code of RGS. The airport traces its origins in 1927, after a royal decree from King Alfonso XIII’s government. It was formerly two separate fields known as Villafria and Gamonal. In autumn of 1949, the airdrome was finally opened to public traffic, and has become the location for various training and teaching activities by the Burgos Royal Flying Club. The RGS - Villafria airport became an exclusive civil airport only in 1995, and commercial flights ensued in 2008.
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The Burgos Airport features an aircraft parking apron, new runway, a multi-service building, parking facilities, and a new terminal building. The RGS-Villafria Airport features a 6,890-feet asphalt runway, and has welcomed an average of almost 6000 passengers per year. The airline that serves the Burgos Airport is Iberia Regional, which brings travelers to and from the Barcelona Airport. Cities that travelers can visit upon arrival at the airport include Valladolid, Vitoria, and Bilbao.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Burgos Airport is surrounded by several hotels, varying from budget-friendly motels to top-class hotels with business facilities. One of the nearest options includes the Hotel HM Versus Burgos, which is a 4-minute drive from the Burgos Airport. The sleek hotel offers rooms with whirlpool tubs, and travelers can take advantage of the free parking spaces. Other options include the Hotel Ciudad De Burgos and the more chic Hotel Maria Luisa.
