New hope for Memmingen Airport: A96 connection in sight!

New hope for Memmingen Airport: A96 connection in sight!

Memmingen, Deutschland - The chances of an additional motorway connection for Memmingen Airport have improved significantly. Current traffic reports, commissioned by Autobahn GmbH, the district of Unterallgäu and the Allgäu Airport, demonstrate an urgent need for action due to the increasing passenger volume and the progressive commercial development in the region. [Allgäuer Zeitung] (https://www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de/mememmingen/flughafen-memmingen-igerer-Zur-A96-Autobahn-Auffahrt-so-the-chances -.110113708) reports that the forecasts of up to 4.6 million passengers start at the airport.

A look at the current situation shows that traffic jams occur regularly on the existing Memmingen-Ost motorway connection, especially at peak times. The simplest and most effective solution could be a new connection to the A96. Autobahn GmbH favors two variants: an additional connection or an underpass at the Memmingen-Ost junction. The technical feasibility of both models is examined together with the Federal Ministry of Transport in mid -July.

traffic and infrastructure expansion

The A96 motorway, which leads from the Lindau border crossing to Memmingen to Munich, is often exposed to a high volume of traffic. Every day, between 35,000 and 103,000 vehicles range on the different sections of the A96. The Memmingen motorway junction, where traffic jams and accidents always occur. The directory of the congestion warnings also indicates that traffic is often tough at peak times, which makes it difficult to predict the arrival to the airport.

With a view to the situation, it is therefore essential that measures are taken quickly. The existing follow-up process could only be designed to be efficient by elaborate conversions or new buildings. Additional access to the A96 could be of great importance for the region and the Allgäu Airport, which was opened in 2004 and now over 3 million passengers.

The importance of Memmingen Airport

The Memmingen Airport, which is the highest movement airport in Germany with an area of ​​207 hectares, plays an important role for the region. It not only offers regular connections to popular holiday destinations, but is also an important economic factor with currently 379 employees. Most passengers use Airlines such as Ryanair, Wizz Air and Eurowings, which is still very popular with travelers.

The air traffic offer and the associated passenger numbers are of central importance for the development of the airport. ADV regularly offers extensive statistics that show trends in air traffic and provide important information for industry players and politics.

The commitment of all actors involved, from the airport management to Autobahn GmbH to the political center, is necessary to meet the steadily growing demand. It will be interesting to see what decisions will be made after the technical feasibility test in mid -July, since the course could be set for the future of the airport and the region.