Zračna luka Sveti Jeronim Split

Split Saint Jerome Airport, also known as Zračna luka Sveti Jeronim Split, is the civil aviation facility that serves the city of Split and the surrounding Dalmatian coast in Croatia. The airport provides scheduled and charter passenger flights, as well as cargo handling services, connecting the region to domestic destinations across Croatia and to numerous international cities in Europe and beyond. It operates as a gateway for tourists visiting the Adriatic coastline, particularly during the summer months when demand for air travel peaks. The facility includes a passenger terminal, aircraft parking stands, and support services such as ground handling, fueling, and customs clearance. Its primary mission is to enable safe, efficient, and reliable air transport for both people and goods moving to and from the region.

The airport is distinguished by its name honoring Saint Jerome and its status as the second largest airport in Croatia by traffic volume. It features a single runway that accommodates a range of aircraft types, from regional turboprops to narrow‑body jets, and is regulated by the Croatian Civil Aviation Agency under national and EU aviation standards. Ownership and operation are vested in a public enterprise, with the Republic of Croatia holding the controlling interest through the company Medunarodna zračna luka Split d.o.o. This public‑sector structure ensures that the airport’s development aligns with broader national transport policy and tourism strategy. The facility’s role became especially visible during the ransomware incident of July 22 2024, when the Akira group disrupted its IT systems, underscoring the importance of resilient cyber‑defense for critical aviation infrastructure.