BENEFITS FOR OUR COUNTRY
AND AIRPORT’S
VICINITY
What is the main benefit?
No prosperous economy in the world, not even the Czech, can do without a modern international airport and an efficiently working network of air connections.
The operation of the airport contributes significantly to the growth of the Czech economy and national wealth. The development of the airport will support the influx of foreign investment and business opportunities. The surrounding airports are being developed. Prague Airport will only remain competitive in the future thanks to its further development, modernisation, and digitization.
CZECHS SUPPORT
AIR TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT
The needed development of Václav Havel Airport Prague is supported by the general public. Based on the 2023 Median agency survey, 89% of respondents support further air transport development, which is 7% more than in 2019. The ultimate development of Václav Havel Airport Prague is supported by 92% of Czech citizens.
The general public is also aware of the importance of the airport for the growth of the Czech economy, the development of tourism, trade, and investments as confirmed by 87% of respondents.
KEY FINDINGS
• Seven out of ten respondents use air transport
• As many as 89% support air transport development – 7% more than in 2019
• A total 92% support the development of Václav Havel Airport Prague
PASSENGER TRAFFIC FORECAST
According to international comparative forecasts (e.g. Airbus Global Market Forecast 2019–2038), the number of Czechs traveling by air may increase by up to 50% within the next ten years.
- However, Prague Airport’s operational capacity is not sufficient to handle such a surge in demand.
- To continue meeting the travel needs of Czech passengers—whether for holidays, work, or education—the airport must expand.
- Only through capacity development will the airport be able to offer new flight connections to destinations around the world that Czech travelers desire.
- As a result, Czechs will be able to conveniently reach many attractive destinations by direct flights (e.g. Hong Kong, Tokyo, Hanoi, Miami, Boston, Los Angeles).
BENEFITS FOR PRAGUE
AND CENTRAL BOHEMIAN REGION
In addition to a network of direct connections, the modernised airport will also provide job opportunities. Other advantages comprise the Airport City, which will be full of services for the area residents, the runway system consisting of two parallel runways reducing the noise burden for the densely populated parts of Prague and Kladno, and the airport night closure.
The Municipalities of Prague 5 and 6 and the Lidický stream microregion have expressed their support for the development of Václav Havel Airport Prague by signing a memorandum of understanding and cooperation. 
We Will Completely Halt Operations
Over Densely Populated
Areas of Prague and Kladno
To ensure safe and smooth operations, Prague Airport needs two runways. It must therefore actively use the runway designated RWY 06/24, as well as RWY 12/30. However, the axis of RWY 12/30 runs directly over densely populated parts of Prague and Kladno, creating excessive noise pollution for hundreds of thousands of residents. In 2018, part of the airport’s traffic was directed to RWY 12/30 on a total of 289 days, including 39 days of full-day and night-long operation.
The construction of a parallel runway will make it possible to completely close the secondary RWY 12/30, providing relief to approximately 200,000 residents of large urban areas.
WE WILL SUPPORT THE RESTART
OF THE CZECH ECONOMY
AND PROSPERITY
No prosperous economy in the world — including the Czech one — can function without a modern international airport and an efficiently operating network of air connections. The development of the airport will boost foreign investment and business opportunities.
Annual contribution of every 1 million handled passengers to the Czech economy:
- Approximately 325,000 new tourists, whose spending will generate, through the multiplier effect, nearly CZK 8.5 billion in consumption for the Czech economy.
- Tourist spending will create additional public budget revenues of CZK 1.1 billion.
- An increase in GDP of CZK 3.2 billion.
- An increase in the gross value added of the economy by CZK 2.8 billion.
- An increase in employment by 3,849 full-time jobs.
Sustainable Tourism
Is Our Shared Goal
Our aim is not to increase the overall volume of tourism in Prague, but to raise the share of high-quality, “sustainable” tourists (and encourage their return visits). We target travelers from distant markets, as these tourists behave more sustainably: they stay longer, use quality services, have higher budgets, and are interested in culture and exploration.
What is sustainable tourism?
- It makes a significant contribution to the economic growth of the entire Czech Republic.
- It creates skilled jobs and supports the development of trade and entrepreneurship.
- It contributes to the development of individual regions as well as the country as a whole.
- It does not disrupt everyday life in heavily visited areas and coexists harmoniously with local communities.
- It helps preserve historical, cultural, and natural heritage — without destroying or devaluing it.
- It fosters the exchange and meeting of cultures and traditions.
VIENNA
- Investments of +500 mil EUR since 2018
- Terminal 3 reconstruction and expansion underway
- Revived plans for 3rd runway construction with work to commence by 2033
- New hotel construction featuring 500 rooms planned
Berlin
- In 2020, the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport launched its operation
- Investments of 6.6 billion EUR
- Current capacity up to 40 mil PAX
- At present: 2 RWYs and 2 terminals
- Additional 2 terminals planned; increasing capacity up to 55 mil PAX
MUNICH
- Terminal 1 to be expanded with a new Pier by 2025 able to handle 6 wide-body or 12 narrow-body aircraft
- Construction of 1,800 new parking places and a hotel with 358 rooms
- Construction of new support facilities for car rentals featuring 5,600 parking places
- Plans for 3rd runway construction are currently on hold
WARSAW
- Brand-new airport of Central Communication Port
- Launch of operation is planned in 2028
- Initial yearly capacity of 40 mil PAX
- By 2060, the yearly capacity is to increase to 65 mil PAX
- Currently 2 RWYs (in future possibly up to 4 RWYs)
- Motorway network and connection to high-speed railway
BUDAPEST
- Investments of +250 mil EUR since 2018
- By 2025, Terminal 1 reconstruction to be completed
- Terminal 3 preparations are underway with planned launch of operation in 2030
- Planned cargo capacity increase from 250k to 300k tons
Wroclaw
- Investments of 80 mil EUR
- Airport to undergo complex modernisation
- As many as 12 new aircraft handling stands to be built
- Airport operation to be improved by new taxiway
