What happened to the “San Marino Airport” sign that appeared in recent days at the Torraccia airstrip? The wording has not been removed, but it has been covered up just days after the visit of Pope Leo XIV, fueling questions about the matter.
The case was reported by L’Informazione di San Marino, which notes that the installation had already sparked discussion. The sign had in fact appeared shortly before the Pontiff’s arrival, who landed at Torraccia during his visit on 22 August.
The use of the term “airport” had drawn criticism from a civic committee, which argued that a simple sign cannot change the official classification of the airstrip. On the opposite side, representatives of the Aeroclub have long argued for the need to upgrade the facility and give greater prominence to the runway.
Now a new chapter has emerged: the sign has been covered up. The reasons why it was first installed and then concealed remain unclear, particularly given the timing coinciding with the papal visit. According to L’Informazione di San Marino, the affair may be linked precisely to the Pope’s arrival and to possible issues concerning the regulations governing this type of infrastructure.
