Future Development
Airport City
2023
2023
The Airport City project brings new investment opportunities for developers, investors and other companies who want to participate on the development of an international airport and its surrounding area.
Car Parks
2026
2026 - 2029
It is planned to expand the current parking capacity in the future. Several new car parks and surface car parks will be built to meet future trends in mobility, including the necessary infrastructure for e-mobility.
Expansion of Airport Terminal Capacity
2027
2027 - 2032
The expansion of terminal capacities in the near future will be achieved mainly by the completion of Terminal 2 and Terminal 1, which will result in innovative changes in check-in procedures and new operational solutions.
Parallel Runway
2030+
2030+
The parallel runway will contribute to safety, reduce noise and help increase operational capacity to optimise traffic growth in the future. With its current main runway capacity of up to 46 lift-offs or landings per hour, Václav Havel Airport Prague ranks among the European leaders in runway utilisation intensity, but with the record traffic in 2019, this capacity was at its limit.
Airport Terminal Capacity Expansion
The future expansion of the airport’s terminal building capacity is planned primarily by way of the completion of construction of Terminals 1 and 2, which will bring innovations to the handling process alongside new operational solutions. In particular, the infrastructure for handling passengers and long-haul flights will be significantly improved and new commercial areas will be built to increase the level of service and comfort for passengers.
Long-term Outlook
Prospective development phases will increase the capacity of the terminal complex in line with operational demand. Subsequent construction of a new pier is planned for additional long- and medium-haul aircraft contact stands, expansion of areas for passengers on arrivals and departures including a corresponding increase in all terminal operational and handling capacities.
Parking Buildings
Future plans include an expansion of the current parking capacity. Multiple new parking buildings and areas are to be built to meet future mobility trends, including the necessary infrastructure for electric vehicles. One of the new parking buildings designed to increase the convenience of parking at the airport will include a terminal for public and coach transport. The buildings will largely replace existing parking capacity and we expect to use advanced IT technologies to monitor occupancy and ensure security.
Airport Expansion Visualisation
Airport Development Visualization
Visualization of the space in front of Terminal 2
Airport Development Visualization
Skywalk Visualization
Airport Development Visualization
Skywalk
The Skywalk is planned along the axis of Aviatická Street, together with modifications to the public space between Terminal 2 and the parking buildings and their immediate surroundings. Its main purpose is to provide passengers and airport visitors with an unobstructed and collision-free connection to the buildings in the public area in front of the terminals. It is expected that connections will be made primarily to the new and existing parking building.
Parallel Runway
The parallel runway system created by two parallel runways will increase safety, contribute to improving the environment and will be substantially more efficient than it is today. Another major benefit of the Parallel Runway project is that the airport will be closed to traffic between midnight and 5:30 am. Launching the parallel runway means closing the 12/30 runway which currently passes over densely populated areas of Prague and the Kladno area. This secondary runway will open up a large site with exceptional investment opportunities. The schedule for the parallel runway has been severely affected by the pandemic, but preparations are now well underway.
Passenger Transport to the Airport
Several innovations are planned to improve the transport of passengers to and from Václav Havel Airport Prague, starting with connecting the airport to the railway network (Prague-Kladno). The aim of the railway connection is to directly link the airport and the city centre, with the journey to the airport estimated at 25 minutes. The main railway station building is to have an island platform layout with two side tracks from which passengers will reach the terminals via underground connections. Work is currently underway to electrify the 119 bus line, which connects Nádraží Veleslavín with Václav Havel Airport Prague.
Railway network
The 119 bus line will then be replaced by the 59 trolleybus line. As part of a small urban transport study, Prague Airport is planning to modify the area in front of the terminals to provide easy access for personal vehicles, while preserving as much space as possible for pedestrians. This will be achieved by building a structure above the roads in front of the terminals. Other plans include the introduction of a modern traffic navigation system and the expansion of parking facilities.
Current Situation
Václav Havel Airport Prague works closely with state authorities to improve the accessibility of the airport and its connection to the city centre. The best possible approach in terms of capacity, speed, and environmental impact is being discussed.
