New terminal landscape

The terminal project is gaining momentum – it's time for a fundamental change: between 2027 and 2030, the first phase of the new terminal complex will be built, providing the airport with a modern infrastructure for handling departing passengers. The current terminal complex at Salzburg Airport – with a base building dating back to 1966 – is in dire need of modernization in terms of construction, technology, and regulatory compliance; the construction of a completely new terminal complex is the only viable option. For the greater Salzburg area, efficient, state-of-the-art transport infrastructure is essential and forms the basis for the mobility of businesses, industry, tourism, and the local population. As the airport's most strategically important project, the terminal modernization will keep the entire staff busy for many years. The requirements – from shops and operationally necessary handling areas to security, passport control, police, and customs – have been coordinated with all stakeholders, and all necessary planning and permitting processes are on schedule. After the airport's supervisory board approved the ongoing project at the end of 2024 and the airport's owners, the City and State of Salzburg, pledged an investment subsidy of approximately €35 million, the construction project was able to gain momentum. Although the initial construction work for the new building and renovation was originally scheduled for 2026 and has since been postponed to 2027, the planned completion date of 2033 remains unchanged. For a project of this scale, planning, legal, and cost certainty are crucial to minimizing risks, and this was a key consideration in the postponement of the construction start date. The construction area for the "New Terminal Area" is located in the immediate vicinity of the site where PFAS were detected in the groundwater, and contaminated soil excavation is expected during the construction work. Therefore, as a precautionary measure – due to the lack of legal frameworks in Austria regarding suitable disposal options for PFAS – an interim storage facility for contaminated soil was planned and constructed. Waiting for the timely enactment of an amendment to the nationwide landfill ordinance would be too risky for the construction of the new terminal complex. In addition to the main "terminal development" project, further structural modifications are necessary to transform the airport into an energy-optimized overall complex by 2033.

On this website, we will keep you updated on the construction development of the major Terminal project, and the page will be continuously updated with pictures, plans, and FAQs (questions and answers).