MEMMINGEN AIRPORT (FMM) INFORMATION

Memmingen Airport (IATA: FMM, ICAO: EDJA), also known as Allgäu Airport, is a public international airport located in the town of Memmingerberg, about 5km southeast of Memmingen City, the third-largest city in Swabia region of Bavaria.

Memmingen International Airport is the smallest of the three commercial airports in the state, after Munich Airport and Nuremberg Airport, and has the highest altitude of any commercial airport in Germany. It has a land area of 207 hectares with an elevation of 2,077 feet or 633 meters Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL).

The airport is owned and managed by Flughafen Memmingen GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung), a legal entity with limited liability in partnership with primarily local, medium-sized companies and public shares.

Memmingen Airport has located about 4km from the center of Memmingen and 110 km from the city center of Munich. The airport serves Memmingen and the Allgäu region providing low-cost carriers alternative to Munich Airport, sometimes referred to as Memmingen/Munich-West Airport.

The airport serves as a Ryanair hub and features flights to European leisure and some metropolitan destinations.

The facility has one passenger terminal building equipped with ten check-in counters and eight departure gates for Schengen and non-Schengen flights.

The building has no aircraft bridges. Therefore, passengers must walk up the aircraft stairs or ride a bus to their respective airlines. Concessions such as shops, restaurants, food hubs, car rentals, and other facilities are also available at the airport. The terminal has a capacity of two million passengers per year.

In October 2021, a significant expansion took place in the main terminal of Memmingen Airport following the inauguration of its arrivals hall and baggage claim area.

Memmingen Airport has an Instrument Landing System (ILS) Category 1 for runway 24 that is equipped with a Non-Directional Beacon radio transmitter (NDB) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). It also features a Global Positioning System Area Navigation (GPS RNAV).

Initially, the runway was only 30 meters or 98 feet wide with narrow taxiways due to its former utilization as a facility for combat aircraft. However, in 2016, the airport administration approved its major expansion to achieve the international standard of 45 meters or 148 feet in width, completed in September 2019.

At the same time, the runway was fitted with new LED lighting while an upgrade of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) for direction 06 is still ongoing.

Two small-scale structures adjacent to the terminal provide parking spaces for six mid-sized aircraft, such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, along with some smaller business jets. An additional smaller apron for general aviation aircraft is located on the other side of the runway.

History of Memmingen Airport

In 1935, amidst World War II, a military airfield was built in Memmingerberg. It was rebuilt for US Air Force training flights beginning in 1956.

From 1959 to 2003, it became the German Air Force’s headquarters for its fighter-bomber wing aircraft 34, “Allgau.”

On July 20, 2004, the facility was officially recognized as a regional commercial airport and started its operation on August 5 of the same year without any regular schedule for chartered flights.

The airport’s supposedly scheduled flights to the 2005 Hanover Fair were canceled due to a lack of demand.

In June 2005, the district of Oberallgäu granted initial finance of €480,000. On September 25, 2005, the city approved a further sum of €200,000 after a popular vote.

In 2006, scheduled flights to Dortmund and Rostock Airport were planned but eventually canceled because the carrier couldn’t pay its debt to the facility. In autumn of the same year, Luftfahrtgesellschaft Walter, currently operating as German Airways, offered chartered flights to Dortmund for two months which only carried 100 passengers.

In March 2007, the European Commission approved a subsidy of €7,500,000 pledged by the Bavarian government.

On 28 June 2007, TUIfly, now known as TUIfly Deutschland Airline, started offering domestic flights to Berlin, Hamburg, and Cologne, including flights to holiday destinations such as Palma de Mallorca Heraklion, Naples, Rome, Venice, and Antalya.

On the 25th of September 2008, the airstrip was known as Allgäu Airport/Memmingen.

In March 2009, Ryanair announced seven new routes serving Memmingen starting May 2009.

Ryanair has continued to announce new routes, and in May 2010, the said airline carrier started its operation on 14 streets to and from Memmingen. Wizz Air, a Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier, also started serving Memmingen. Since then, it has established eight routes for inbound and outbound travelers to Memmingen.

On October 24, 2013, Ryanair announced a new seasonal service to and from Shannon in Ireland.

In the summer of 2015, Palermo in Sicily, Italy, was added to Ryanair’s list of destinations. In the same season and year, Wizz Air also announced that it would expand its services in the cities of Tuzla in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Bulgarian city of Sofia, and the Lithuanian capital Vilnius.

On 5 June 2014, Memmingen Airport welcomed its five millionth passengers.

In December 2014, InterSky, an Austrian airline in Bregenz, announced that it would take over the domestic flights from Memmingen to Berlin and Hamburg by March 1, 2015, following Germanwings’ announcement that it would cease the same services.

In October 2015, InterSky had its first appearance in Memmingen Airport, consisting of one aircraft. The carrier also added a new route to Cologne and increased its frequencies on the existing services to Berlin and Hamburg. However, on November 6, 2015, InterSky ceased all its operations due to financial constraints, leaving Memmingen without any domestic connections.

In March 2017, Ryanair announced plans to establish its second Bavarian base in Memmingen from October 2017, consisting of one aircraft with seven additional routes.

Since March 31, 2019, another Ryanair aircraft has been stationed in Memmingen, which led to the airport administration’s abrupt decision to increase the additional workforce to 70 employees.

In December 2017, Memmingen Airport received its safety certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency.

In August 2018, the airport announced the schedule for its planned expansion, which took place from September of the same year until 2020. The runway was widened, and its guidance and lighting system were upgraded. The luggage area also added major extension facilities.

On December 6, 2018, Memmingen Airport welcomed the ten-millionth passenger.

In early 2019 the projected expansion works for the facility began. The runway and handling facilities were expanded and refurbished, then inaugurated on October 1, 2019.

Transfer Services at Memmingen Airport

Safe, convenient, and low-cost transfer services are available at Memmingen Airport.

Passengers may avail of Car Rentals, Taxis, Buses, Shuttles, and Ride Shares in the ground transportation center of the airport.

The train station in Memmingen is about 5km from the airport. Train passengers may ride the airport’s complimentary Memmingen City Shuttle bus to the nearest railway station.

Passengers should always check what is allowed in their hand-carry baggage and what items to bring in their check-in baggage. They should also secure their personal belongings before boarding and leaving the aircraft.

Rental Car Services at Memmingen Airport

Local and international Car Rental companies offer transport services at Memmingen Airport.

Car rental counters are situated outside the Arrival Hall adjacent to the terminal; just follow the airport signs leading you in the right direction. See and compare all rental car companies at Memmingen Airport.

Vehicle renters from Memmingen Airport must comply with the following requirements: a valid driver’s license, a valid credit card, additional proof of identity such as a passport, and a completed transaction form.

Renters must be at least 21 years old and up. However, renters ages 25 and below may pay additional charges.

Those who plan to rent a car from Memmingen Airport are encouraged to have their reservations ahead of time by downloading the car rental agency’s app for convenience.

Rental fees may vary depending on the chosen vehicle and car rental agency.

Ride Shares at Memmingen Airport

Uber and Lyft and local rideshare companies offer transport services at Memmingen Airport.

Rideshare vehicles are only allowed to pick up and drop off passengers at the ground transportation center of the airport.

For convenience, passengers may book their rideshare in advance by downloading the company’s app or directly contacting the company through its hotline.

It is recommended that passengers should book the correct vehicle size based on the pieces of luggage they have brought.

Rideshare rates may vary depending upon the passenger’s chosen vehicle and point of destination.

Taxis at Memmingen Airport

Transport comfortably and travel safely through Memmingen Airport’s taxis.

Taxis are available outside the airport terminal at the designated taxi stand.

Three taxi companies serve the airport: Taxi Diddlecar, Taxi Fekler, and Taxi Maier.

Memmingen city center is just 7km or an 8-minute drive from Memmingen Airport via Schumacherring and Königsgraben. See more information about taxis at Memmingen Airport.

Taxi fare from the airport to the city center ranges from €20.00 to €30.00.

Note that taxi fares may vary depending upon the traffic condition in the metro and your point of destination.

Buses at Memmingen Airport

Buses are available at the ground transportation center of Memmingen Airport, located just outside the Arrival Hall. More information about buses to and from Memmingen Airport.

Passengers may board the Allgau Airport Express bus or FLixbus.

The regular bus one-way fare in Memmingen, Germany, is €3.00.

Trains at Memmingen Airport

Train transport is accessible for about 5km or approximately 8 minutes from Memmingen Airport.

Train passengers may ride the airport’s complimentary Memmingen City Shuttle bus to the nearest railway station. More information about train services near Memmingen Airport.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Memmingen Airport

Hotel and non-hotel shuttles are allowed to pick up and drop off passengers at the ground transportation center of the airport terminal.

Passengers with hotel bookings may contact or ask for accommodation assistance with shuttle transfers to and from Memmingen International Airport.

Memmingen Airport provides an air-conditioned city shuttle to transport passengers to the nearest train station.

Note that shuttle rates may vary depending upon the passenger’s transaction with the service provider.

Parking at Memmingen Airport

Memmingen Airport offers several accessible and convenient parking lots for travelers opting for a short-term or long-term stay in the facility. See more information about short and long term parking at Memmingen Airport.

Parking options include P1 Premium, known as the Kiss and Fly parking area, P2 Best, P3 for budget holiday parking, and P4, a budget-friendly and comfortable parking space.

The parking fee starts at €3.00 per day.

Other Services at Memmingen Airport

Wi-Fi at Memmingen Airport

Memmingen Airport provides internet access throughout the terminal free and without time restrictions.

The airport’s partner for this offered service is Smart ONE together.

BayernWLAN also introduced its free Wi-Fi service at the airport through the initiative of the Bavarian government.

You can access their complimentary internet services by connecting your device to the network. Choose the Wi-Fi network “Free smartONE” or “@BayernWLAN” and enjoy surfing.

For further information about the service, you may visit www.smartone.de and www.wlan-bayern.de.

ATMs at Memmingen Airport

Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are available inside the airport terminal.

Currency Exchange at Memmingen Airport

Currency exchange centers are not available at Memmingen Airport. However, US dollars ($) are also accepted as payment in some shops inside the facility.

For other transactions, such as payment for transportation fares and other local amenities, visitors must have their currency changed to the euro (€).

Nursing Stations at Memmingen Airport

There are no available nursing rooms at Memmingen Airport. However, baby changing tables are inside the toilets for persons with disabilities.

Restrooms at Memmingen Airport

There are available restrooms in the pre-and post-security section of the terminal building.

Food and Beverages at Memmingen Airport

Memmingen Airport offers food concessions for visitors and passengers.

Some food hubs are situated outside the terminal, and others are inside the post-security area.

Smoking at Memmingen Airport

Smoking on the airport premises is only permitted in designated zones.

There is a smoking area inside the security area near the beer garden. The other smoking zone is situated after the passport control section in the airport’s smoking cabin.

Lost and Found Section at Memmingen Airport

The information desk is also Memmingen Airport's lost and found section facility.

All lost baggage or belongings are reported and taken to the Lost and Found facility.

For lost baggage and missing items, you may approach the information counter or call them at +49 (0) 8331 9725 0.

Please go directly to the concerned authority, Sharjah Aviation Services, for missing items at the Arrivals area.

For precious lost items like pieces of jewelry, mobile devices, gadgets, wallets, and essential documents, you may ask for assistance from the airport police.

Your respective airline carrier keeps lost belongings or left items on the aircraft or during a flight. For assistance, you may contact the Allgate Service Counter at +49 (0) 8331 8725 276 or call your airline provider.

Airport Communication Center at Memmingen Airport

Memmingen Airport’s information desk is on the ground level of the terminal near the check-in counters.

Pet Relief at Memmingen Airport

There are no pet-relief areas in Memmingen Airport.

For passengers traveling with an animal, please note that the airport is not a point of entry for pets from non-European countries.

Baggage Claim at Memmingen Airport

Memmingen Airport’s Baggage Claim Area is located at the Arrivals Hall.

There are two baggage conveyors in the terminal, and baggage carts are also available for easy luggage transport.

Disabled Passengers at Memmingen Airport

Memmingen Airport provides assistance and convenient facilities for passengers with special needs.

Wheelchairs are available inside the airport terminal; for reservation and assistance, please contact the airport's information desk at +49 (0) 8331 9725 0.

People with reduced mobility must be registered early with their respective airline providers to ensure a smooth and easy process. When booking online, provide necessary information such as the nature of the disability and the extent of care needed.

Memmingen Airport Contacts

Address: Am Flughafen 42, 87766 Memmingerberg, Germany

General Phone: +49 8331 9725 0

Email: passage@allgate.de

Lost and Found Phone: +49 (0) 8331 9725 0 or +49 (0) 8331 8725 276

Official Website: https://www.memmingen-airport.com/

Local Information

Drive on: Right

Electricity: 230V/50Hz

Plug: C and F

Currency: Euro, EUR, EU, €

Wi-Fi at Airport: Access the airport’s complimentary internet services by connecting your device to the Wi-Fi network “Free smartONE” or “@BayernWLAN.”