Following the completion of the exterior facade of its new €665 million pier for Terminal 1 last year, Munich Airport is progressing the interior fit out, which is scheduled for completion at the end of 2025. The new pier will bundle the non-Schengen traffic of Terminal 1 and will become the new home for international carriers including American Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Delta Airlines and Qatar Airways.
Measuring approximately 360m in length, the pier extends into the western apron including an area in the current Module B Arrivals area that will serve as the central entrance to and exit from the new building in the future.
“The expansion ensures that a high quality of stay and service will be offered in all handling areas in the future,” said Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport “With the attractive new lounge areas, we will then bring about a leap forward in quality in Terminal 1, which will open up long-term development prospects at our airport for the airlines that operate here and will thus guarnatee the competitive edge and future viability of Munich’s premium hub,” he continued.
Featuring six storeys, the pier will accommodate up to 12 smaller aircraft or six wide-body aircraft simultaneously. Access to the pier is via centralised security checkpoint area, with 10 checkpoint equipped with state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) technology.
The building is also equipped with energy-efficient facilities and system technology. In addition to the ecologically high-quality central energy generation at the airport campus, this also includes the air treatment systems, which are equipped with highly efficient heat recovery systems. Families will be able to make use of playgrounds and exhibition areas, while a central marketplace for all non-Schengen traffic will offer retail, as well as food and beverage opportunities.
“For passengers, the increased amount of space in combination with the technological innovation brings a significant enhancement in efficiency, service and comfort. Terminal 1 now 30 years old, will be state-of-the-art in every respect and optimally equipped for future challenges in the non-Schengen area,” said Nathalie Leroy, CFO and Director of Infrastructure at Munich Airport.
