Memmingen Airport: Moderate growth for the future

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Focus on quality, performance and reliability

After a period of rapid growth with double-digit increases, Memmingen Airport is now pursuing a more moderate expansion strategy. According to those in charge, the focus will be on quality, reliability, and efficiency in cooperation with airlines, the region, and local partners.

With nearly 3.7 million passengers in 2025, the airport achieved a new record result, as previously reported, representing growth of approximately 14 percent compared to the previous year. “We are now consciously focusing on a transition from this strong growth to stable, sustainable development,” explains airport managing director Ralf Schmid. Therefore, they have opted for a growth path that anticipates an annual increase of around five to ten percent in passengers. “Our goal,” says Schmid, “is not to maximize growth in the short term, but to stabilize it in the long term.”

The conditions for this are good. The proven Memmingen mix, which, in addition to classic holiday destinations, includes a considerable number of destinations, especially in Eastern Europe, that are primarily frequented by commuters, friends and relatives, provides a viable basis for further work.

Infrastructure development, automation and digitalization are the focus

The focus is now on infrastructure development, automation, and digitalization. The priority is to solidify processes and structures, streamline operational procedures, and create the infrastructure for sustainable growth. “The dynamic developments of recent years,” emphasizes Dr. Hans Reichhart, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Flughafen Memmingen GmbH, “must be harnessed constructively to achieve our goal of economic, social, and environmental sustainability.”

Infrastructure also contributes to achieving these goals. Further expansion measures are planned for the apron and the terminal. The tender process for a second ground handling service provider has already begun. Since January 1st, Memmingen Airport, together with its ground handling subsidiary ALLgate, has been supplying airline customers with aviation fuel. This task was previously performed by an external service provider. The long-term and trusting cooperation with the two major airline partners, Ryanair and Wizz Air, also contributes to strengthening the airport’s position as southern Germany’s leading low-cost airport, and this cooperation does not preclude collaboration with other airlines.

Marcel Schütz appointed Managing Director

Those in charge see digitalization as a key lever for successful further development. “There is great potential here that we absolutely must exploit in greater depth,” explains Marcel Schütz. The current authorized signatory will move up to the top management level as an additional managing director in 2026 (see short profile). The 41-year-old is currently responsible for operational management and business development, among other things, and serves as managing director of the subsidiary ALLgate GmbH together with Ralf Schmid. With the appointment of Schütz, who has worked at Memmingen Airport for over 19 years, those in charge are also signaling their commitment to continuity for the future.

Memmingen Airport GmbH continues to see itself as a stable and reliable partner for the region. As an economic and location factor, an employer with over 400 employees, and a mobility hub, the company intends to maintain its important role. “Many people are still unaware of the importance of easy access to skilled workers for sectors such as nursing, gastronomy, and hospitality,” explains Schütz. Memmingen Airport also plays an increasingly important role as an incoming airport, welcoming numerous ski vacationers from all over Europe in winter and many visitors to Bavaria and the adjacent Alpine regions in summer, which brings positive effects to the region in terms of tax revenue and added value.

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