Germany: Munich Airport Terminal 1 expansion wins approval

Munich Airport has received approval from the local government of Upper Bavaria for the extension of its Terminal 1. Preparatory construction work on the apron will start this year, with commissioning of a new pier expected in 2023, the airport said. The extension will accommodate up to 12 aircraft, with the new gates connected to the terminal’s existing modules A and B, which will be extended more than 320 metres to the western apron. “This leap in quality will be achieved through a modernized terminal adapted to the specific requirements of tomorrow's aviation, with centralized security check areas, high-quality retail and restaurants, and additional lounges, thus strengthening the development prospects for the entire airport," airport operator FMG CEO Michael Kerkloh said. The total area of the extension, including renovation work on the existing arrival section in Module B, is approximately 95,000 sq. m. Total project costs are approximately E455m, which FMG will raise from its own resources. Munich´s Terminal 1 is mainly used by airlines that are not Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance members, such as Emirates Airline, LCCs or carriers from the oneworld and SkyTeam alliances. Terminal 2 is a joint venture between FMG and Lufthansa. <br/>