Eindhoven Airport CEO: “It's coming”

Eindhoven Airport will be expanded at the end of this year. Not everyone is happy about this.

Last Thursday evening, several parties met during the Eindhoven Airport (LEO) consultation meeting. In addition to Roel Hellimons, Eindhoven Airport Director, MPs and local residents were also present. They discussed expanding the passenger terminal and building a lower level for baggage at Eindhoven Airport. The station is located behind Security check The area has been increased by 10,000 square metres, while the front area will be increased by 2,000 square metres. The need for expansion is the increase in the daily number of departing and arriving passengers.

No increase in the number of flights

Although Hellimons mentioned during the meeting that the number of passengers is increasing, he insisted on not changing the number of flight movements. However, locals are holding their breath. “I'm afraid there is a plan behind this, which scares me a lot. Due to the announced renovation of the runway, including a second taxiway, it will soon be possible to land more planes,” one of those present during the meeting also said. Eindhoven Dagblad.

Larger passenger station

In addition, MP Stijn Smulders, whose portfolio includes urban development and mobility, questioned the renovation being undertaken due to the increase in ridership. “The province is not funding this to allow more passengers, but to improve the quality of the airport,” he explained. However, 6.8 million passengers used Eindhoven Airport last year, while the current terminal is suitable for five million. However, the expansion, which was initially supposed to begin in 2023 and be completed next year, will continue, according to Holmans. 'Which [natuur]“The statement is coming,” he said firmly.

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