Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands has started a major expansion project that will significantly enlarge its terminal and help it cope with growing passenger numbers.
The airport, in the south of the country, was designed for an annual capacity of 5 million travelers. In 2023, it handled 6.8 million, a figure that is expected to be reached again in 2024, once final figures are compiled.
The airport has now formally marked the start of construction of the terminal extension, which will see the airside section grow by 10,000m² and the landside area by a further 2,000m².
Preparatory work started last year with the relocation of certain ancillary functions and demolition of a building adjacent to the terminal. Walkways used by passengers across the apron to their aircraft are also being moved to create extra space for the construction work.
The initial stage of the project will see the construction of an underground baggage basement, which will allow for faster and more efficient handling of arriving baggage.
Around November 2025, construction will start on the entrance hall and there will be more space for gates and for passengers arriving from outside the European Union’s Schengen Area; within the Area, passport checks are not required.
The expansion will incorporate the latest developments in sustainability, with part of the roof being covered with sedum plants, which will aid in water retention and insulation of the terminal. A water basin will be installed in the basement to collect rainwater, which will be used for toilets in the extended terminal area.
Two thermal energy storage systems will be used for heating and cooling, one of which will be installed in the extension. Nearly 1,100 solar panels will be installed on the roof of the extension, covering about 40% of the energy consumption of the new part of the terminal.
Completion is scheduled for July 2027 and airport operations will be maintained for most of the project’s duration. However, there will be no flights for more than five months from February 2027 because of large-scale work on the runway.
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