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Weapons Depot at the Airport: How Safe Is Mallorca Really?

The Munitions Depot at Son Sant Joan Airport

A clear look at the new military storage depot at Son Sant Joan and why it matters in Mallorca.

Published: April 21, 2026
Weapons Depot at the Airport: How Safe Is Mallorca Really?

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What is being built at Son Sant Joan airport in Mallorca?

At Son Sant Joan, a semi-underground depot for munitions and strategic materials has been built on military-used airport land. It is reported to be about 27 metres long and designed to store up to 75 tons of material. The structure is meant to be heavily reinforced, but the exact items to be stored there have not been fully clarified publicly.

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