article_snippet: Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport was heavily criticised for a 79-ft tall statue built next to the  only runway at a cost of £200,000 .
article_snippet: Officials were lambasted for a 79-ft tall statue built next to the terminal’s only runway at a cost of £200,000, and for spending £25million on publicity even though Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport had failed to secure necessary permits required for air traffic.
article_snippet: While Its airstrip was deserted and facing an uncertain future, there were suggestions that Its airstrip be transformed into a race track for cars or a shopping mall.
highlights_snippet: Airport was built at a cost of £130million without government approval .