The future of Fenosu Airport is once again a hot topic of discussion. Between management, revitalization projects, and the Region's new decisions regarding the Civil Protection air service, the Oristano airport is still seeking a concrete solution.
Rekindling the controversy is Alessandro Solinas, regional councilor and coordinator of the Five Star Movement in Sardinia, who is challenging private management. "For years, Fenosu has been held hostage by a private management that is unable to guarantee the operation of an airport that cost €22 million. This situation cannot continue," he states. Solinas is calling on ENAC to monitor compliance with the concession obligations and the company's commitments. In the event of noncompliance, he will seek a review of the revocation of the concession. This issue was already brought before the commission in September 2025, but so far without results, according to the councilor.
Progetto Sardegna Oristano is involved in the revitalization, proposing to transform Fenosu into a strategic hub for central Sardinia. The project focuses on five areas: fire prevention and civil protection, freight transport, aviation training and drones, storage and sports activities, skydiving, and helitourism. The group also challenges the choice of Elmas for the new annual service without a public assessment of the airport's potential. "We don't want any more announcements. We want transparent documents and commitments."
The regional Civil Protection Department clarified the choice of Elmas, specifying that Fenosu will not lose its firefighting function. During firefighting campaigns, it will continue to host a light helicopter and a SuperPuma. The new annual service, funded with four million euros over the three-year period 2026-2028, will be additional and will be based in Elmas due to its proximity to the regional logistics hub. Continuity of firefighting activities is therefore guaranteed, while the issue of revitalizing the airport remains open.