Purpose: The main objective of this article is to analyse the current situation at Lleida-Alguaire Airport and propose possible actions to increase its profitability.Design/methodology/approach: This study presents the method as a research tool applied to regional airports, in particular, Lleida-Alguaire Airport.Findings: The study shows the importance of air transport and the current situation of Spanish airports, specifically in Catalonia, exposing the main air traffic imbalances between

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... rent airports and their effect on tourism. Finally, it describes and analyses the situation of Lleida-Alguaire Airport.Practical implications: Some actions in relation with aeronautical traffic are presented in order to improve and increase the efficiency of the system.Originality/value: This article is one of the first works to focus on regional airports and it seeks ways to improve their economic and social efficiency.