The Greek government has officially approved the second corrective cadastre (property registry correction) for the New Kastelli Airport development in Crete, following an administrative decision published by the Diavgeia transparency portal on 5 May 2026. This significant update to the property records confirms which land parcels are specifically designated for mandatory expropriation in support of the airport project.
The cadastre specifically addresses the critical road connection infrastructure between the planned Kastelli Airport and the VOAKK (western national highway), formally identified as segment 20 (Σ2) within the airport's main construction works. The properties affected by this cadastre decision fall within the Kastelli and Polythea regional areas of the Heraklion prefecture, both governed by Minoa Pedias municipality. These zones represent the primary corridor for airport-to-highway connectivity.
A cadastre functions as the official government land registry system, documenting property ownership, precise boundaries, and land use classifications for all parcels within its scope. When major infrastructure projects require updates to these records, corrective cadastres are issued to reflect changed land designations and ownership implications. For the Kastelli Airport, this represents the second corrective cadastre; the first correction received formal approval in September 2023, following the original decision dated July 2015.
Mandatory property expropriation becomes legally necessary when land acquisition serves critical infrastructure deemed to be in the significant public interest. The road connection to VOAKK will function as a vital transport corridor, integrating the new airport directly with the existing national highway network and ensuring efficient ground access for travelers and commercial transport. The broader Kastelli Airport project encompasses additional planned connections to the NOAK (eastern national highway), creating comprehensive regional accessibility.
For residents and property owners in the designated zones, this corrective cadastre serves as the official administrative record of their parcels' status and expropriation designation. It provides transparent legal documentation regarding which properties will enter expropriation proceedings as project implementation continues.
This decision reflects the structured application of Greek administrative law procedures governing major infrastructure projects that require significant property acquisition and land use modification. It demonstrates continued governmental commitment to advancing the Kastelli Airport, a major infrastructure initiative designed to serve the aviation and transport needs of eastern Crete.
Source: Greek transparency portal Diavgeia, decision Ψ2Η6465ΧΘΞ-ΛΧΗ
