Anafi Airport (under construction)

The project was abandoned mid-construction. The primary reasons were a lack of state funding, shifts in governmental priorities, and potential bureaucratic hurdles. It was not a closure of an operational airport but rather a cessation of construction.

The site consists of a single, paved but deteriorating runway on the eastern end of the island. It is completely abandoned and non-functional. There are no buildings, fencing, or any supporting aviation infrastructure. Satellite imagery shows it as a distinct scar on the landscape, and it is sometimes used informally by locals for driving or walking.

The airport has no operational history as it was never completed. Its significance lies in its status as a major, long-stalled infrastructure project for the Cyclades. The intent was to combat the severe isolation of Anafi, an island that relies exclusively on long and often unreliable ferry services, especially during the winter. A basic runway was paved during the initial construction phase, but no other facilities like a terminal, tower, or apron were ever built.

There are ongoing and persistent efforts by local authorities and the mayor of Anafi to revive the project and secure the necessary funding for its completion. The argument for its completion is based on ending the island's transport isolation, improving safety for medical emergencies, and boosting the local economy through tourism. While the project is frequently discussed in regional and national political circles, there is currently no concrete, funded plan or official timeline for the resumption of construction and completion of the airport.