Vienna Airport on growth course: new southern extension until 2027!

Vienna Airport on growth course: new southern extension until 2027!

Flughafen Wien-Schwechat, Österreich - Wien-Schwechat, the pulsating heart of the aviation, becomes a global space center-and growth is gigantic! At a press conference on Monday, March 10, 2025, Johanna Mikl-Leitner, the governor of Lower Austria, emphasized that the airport was not only a hub for international traffic routes, but also a magnet for space technology. "We want to focus on space and put on companies to reach for the stars together," she said, announcing that a maker space will be set up by autumn 2025 to support start-ups in space travel. Mikl-Leitner emphasized that five projects were funded with 2.5 million euros last year, which further strengthens the location, such as OTS reported.

The space cluster experiences Leonardo-like reinforcement by companies such as enpulsion, gate space and R-space that benefit from the first-class infrastructure. "At Vienna Airport, we have the perfect conditions to develop and pass innovative satellite drives," said Moritz Novak, CEO from Gate Space. International cooperation is also funded at the new Vie Space Hub in Airport City. At the same time, a new era for the airline hub is heralded with a comprehensive terminal expansion for 420 million euros. This southern extension will offer a state -of -the -art shopping experience with the latest gastronomy offers and extensive residence areas for passengers by 2027. "We bring the airport to a 5-star course and raise it to the international top league of the airports," emphasized Mag. Julian Jäger, board member of Vienna AG, such as Airport fans reported.

groundbreaking terminal expansion

With the southern extension, Vienna Airport is enlarged by 70,000 m² and offers 30 new shopping and gastronomy outlets and 18 bus gates for a smooth travel experience. Passengers can look forward to a central security area at the latest state of the art and exclusive lounges, which are characterized by Viennese elegance. The use of the latest digital technology is crucial for the efficient implementation of the project. "We not only create space, but also a lot more quality of stay," says Jäger. Sustainability has a high priority; The building is equipped with innovative technologies for energy efficiency.

Overall, these measures illustrate that Vienna-Schwechat Airport is on growth course and wants to establish itself in air traffic and in the space industry. "We are determined to further expand our role as an important traffic junction and employer in the region," added Mikl-Leitner. This development makes the airport not only a goal of the world, but also a melting pot for technological innovations and an attractive goal for travelers worldwide.