Construction of the second runway at Malaga airport is now complete and is due to open in the month of March next year. The new runway is 2,750m long and has an additional 340m which can be used to help in take offs. It means it can be used by all the latest generation planes whichare heavier and larger. The runway is 45 m wide with an extra 7 metre margin on each side.The runway asphalt is 32 cms deep so it can support the weight of the planes.