Construction Projects
Airports are infrastructure facilities that are constantly changing. Renovation and maintenance work are necessary for smooth and safe airport operations.
The airport is being rebuilt - new terminal landscape by 2033
We recall that in 2019, the last major construction project at Salzburg Airport was completed: the comprehensive renovation of the runway with a new asphalt surface and a modern LED lighting system. Since then, intensive work has been underway on the "Terminal Renewal" project. In 2022, the airport's supervisory board gave the green light for its continuation, and since the beginning of 2024, planning for the extensive terminal reconstruction and new construction has been in full swing. As a first step, the tendering processes for project management and the general contractor were successfully completed, the supervisory board's approval was obtained, and financing for the major project was secured with the support of the owners. The terminal, built in the 1960s, simply can no longer meet today's requirements: It lacks the space for modern passenger comfort and efficient, secure security procedures, and many technical requirements have changed significantly, which can no longer be accommodated in the current terminal, or only with considerable construction and financial investment. Modernizing the terminal is therefore not only necessary, it is the only option. The airport sees the terminal renovation as a major opportunity to future-proof its operations. The future means greater comfort and service (spacious, accessible, and clearly structured areas shorten distances, reduce waiting times, and improve the travel experience for all passengers), higher security standards, strengthening its role as a transport hub (a modern terminal increases the attractiveness of the location for airlines, tour operators, and businesses, thus securing vital transport connections for the economy, tourism, and regional development), and ultimately, increased sustainability and energy efficiency, as new building and building technology enable lower energy consumption, a better environmental footprint, and thus a responsible positioning of the airport as a modern mobility hub. The plan is to renovate the existing Amadeus Terminal 2 and merge it with the new building, which dates back to 1966, to create a unified terminal landscape that is functionally and architecturally coordinated – giving the airport a new skyline! The first preliminary construction work will be carried out in 2026, with the existing Hangar 2 being demolished this September to make way for the expansion of Terminal 2. The actual construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, and after a three-year construction period, the first phase – the new departure terminal – is expected to open in 2030. The second phase (arrival area) is then planned for completion by 2033, completing the new skyline of Salzburg Airport W.A. Mozart for arriving and departing passengers and guests.