At its Annual General Meeting on July 7, 2025, Tiroler Flughafenbetriebsgesellschaft mbH presented an impressive report for the 2024 financial year. Despite the repeated disruption of the important Frankfurt route, Innsbruck Airport generated total revenue of almost 42 million euros and more than doubled its earnings before taxes compared to the previous year.
With over €6,2 million in revenue, the airport demonstrates excellent business performance. The current year, 2025, in which the airport celebrates its 100th anniversary, is also showing stability after a strong first quarter, although the renewed loss of the Frankfurt connection continues to pose a challenge.
Fiscal year 2024: Robust growth despite external influences
The 2024 financial year was marked by remarkable success for Innsbruck Airport, despite the unexpected challenge posed by the Failure of the important Frankfurt route between April and October. This outage led to a Passenger decline of 4,9%, which underscores the importance of this connection for the airport. The Frankfurt route has traditionally been a central hub for international flights and business travel handled through Frankfurt Airport. The loss of this connection represents a significant reduction in connectivity for a regional airport like Innsbruck.
Nevertheless, the airport managed to positive development of business figures recorded. The Total sales amounted to almost 42 million euros, which is a considerable Increase of 9,3% compared to the previous year. This increase in revenue is all the more remarkable as it was achieved despite a decline in passenger numbers. Around 80% of revenue came from the Aviation sector, i.e. directly from the handling and operation of aircraft. The remaining 20% was generated from the so-called Non-aviation sector which includes business areas such as rental and leasing, as well as trading income. The diversification of revenue sources is an indicator of the airport's economic resilience.
However, the greatest success of the 2024 financial year is the Profit before tax of more than 6,2 million euros. This represents one doubling of the result compared to the 2023 financial year. This significant increase in profitability, even under adverse conditions, underscores the efficiency of operations and the successful cost management of the airport management. It also demonstrates that the airport is capable of operating successfully beyond passenger numbers by optimizing processes and tapping into other sources of income.
The current year 2025: Challenges and opportunities in the anniversary year
The year 2025 began for Innsbruck Airport with a extremely strong first quarterThe winter season is of immense importance for Innsbruck Airport, which plays a key role as the gateway to Tyrol's ski resorts. The good winter months thus laid the foundation for stable economic development throughout the year. Tourist demand for winter holidays in Tyrol remains high, and the airport benefits directly from the arrival of international guests.
However, at the beginning of the second quarter, the airport once again faced a familiar challenge: the Abolition of the Frankfurt routeThis renewed outage, which is still ongoing, is forcing the airport to adapt its strategies. However, compared to the previous year, the negative impact on passenger development this year is significantly less, which could indicate improved adaptability and alternative offerings. Summer season is overall very satisfactory, which is supported by a wide range of destinations.
The 2025 summer flight schedule includes a total of 20 different destinations, which underlines the airport's attractiveness for holidaymakers. In particular, the new destination Antalya has been very well received. Antalya, Turkey, is a popular holiday destination on the Mediterranean, and the positive response to this connection demonstrates that the airport is successfully tapping into new markets.
In the first half of 2025, a total of 630.546 passengers in scheduled and charter traffic. This corresponds to a Increase of 2,1% compared to the first half of 2024 and signals a positive turnaround in passenger numbers. By the end of the year, the airport expects stable passenger development and an annual passenger count that will be at a similar level to the previous year. In the 2024 financial year, a total of 862.202 annual passengers were transported.
The year 2025 is also a special one for Innsbruck Airport: It will celebrate its 100th BirthdayThis anniversary underlines the airport's long and successful history as an important infrastructure provider for the Tyrol region and its role in the development of tourism.
Change of leadership in the Supervisory Board: Continuity and new impulses
During the General Meeting of Tiroler Flughafenbetriebsgesellschaft mbH, the composition of the Supervisory Board was also revised. Following the expiration of the five-year term of office, the Supervisory Board was reappointed. In the subsequent constitutive Supervisory Board meeting, Dipl.-Ing. Helmuth Müller, who already serves as Chairman of the Board, to new chairman of the supervisory board of Tiroler Flughafenbetriebsgesellschaft mbH. This personnel decision signals continuity at the top of the company and could further optimize coordination between operational management and supervisory functions.
The previous chairwoman of the supervisory board Mag. Dr. Paula Stecher resigned from the Supervisory Board at her own request. She served the airport with great commitment for over 13 years and chaired more than 50 Supervisory Board meetings during this time. Her many years of experience and her contribution to the company's positive development were expressly recognized. Such long-standing leaders significantly shape a company's strategy and culture.
The new member of the Supervisory Board was KR Patrizia Zoller-Frischauf She was also elected First Deputy Chairman. She will certainly bring new perspectives and impulses to the committee. Second Deputy Chairman remains Master Matthias Mölk, which also ensures a certain degree of continuity in the leadership of the Supervisory Board.
Innsbruck Airport: Economic engine for the region
Innsbruck Airport is not only a commercial airport, but also a modern service company , and a important economic factor for the entire Tyrol region. He is the third largest commercial airport and the second largest federal state airport in AustriaIts significance goes far beyond the mere transport of passengers.
As important location factor The airport makes a significant contribution to regional value creation. It connects Tyrol to international markets and facilitates access for tourists, which is particularly important for Tyrol's tourism-oriented economy. It is also a important employer in the region and secures numerous jobs directly and indirectly.
The airport's ownership structure underlines its regional roots and its importance for the public sector. Innsbruck municipal utilities hold 51% of the sharesthe State of Tyrol 24,5% and the City of Innsbruck also 24,5%This structure ensures that the interests of the region are paramount in the development and operation of the airport.
The strong seasonality The airport's operations are unique to Innsbruck. The winter season is traditionally the busiest period, due to winter tourism. The airport's ability to offer attractive destinations during the summer months and maintain stable passenger numbers is crucial for its year-round profitability. The introduction of new summer destinations such as Antalya demonstrates the efforts to balance this seasonality and diversify its offerings.
Innsbruck Airport achieved impressive results in the 2024 financial year, with a 9,3 percent increase in revenue and a doubling of earnings before taxes, despite the repeated cancellation of the important Frankfurt route. The current anniversary year of 2025 got off to a strong start, and the positive trend in passenger numbers in the first half of the year, supported by attractive new destinations, gives hope for another stable year. The continuity in the leadership of the Supervisory Board and the strategic positioning as a key economic driver for the Tyrol region underscore the resilient development of this regionally important airport.