About The Airport
Münster/Osnabrück Airport (IATA Code: FMO) is located in the northwest of Germany in proximity to the border with the Netherlands. Around 990,000 passengers travelled in 2023 through the airport which equals the passenger level of the pre-COVID year 2019.
More airlines and tour operators see the attractive market potential and the advantage of Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO):
- One of the few airports in Germany which is open 24/7 without slot restrictions offering airlines full operational flexibility and increased aircraft utilisation
- More than 3.4m inhabitants in the core catchment area and 11.1m inhabitants within 90min driving time offering airlines a sizable catchment covering both the Northwest of Germany and the East of the Netherlands, complemented by a diversified international population and strong local economy
- Most popular airport in Germany according to Google reviews (4.3 stars) offering passengers an excellent airport experience
In 2024 the airport attracts a diversified mix of 14 airlines of all business models serving 16 destinations in 8 countries. FMO’s passenger numbers recovered fast and above-average from COVID-19 pandemic with new airlines and additional frequencies from existing airlines. FMO is one the few airports in Germany been fully recovered: for H1 2024 FMO was the fastest growing airport vs. 2023 and the third fastest growing airport vs. 2019.
Facts and Figures
- List of Top 5 Airlines: Lufthansa, SunExpress, Ryanair, Eurowings, SmartLynx Airlines
- Number of Serving Airlines: 14
- Number of Direct Destinations: 16
- Number of Terminals: 2
- Number of Runways: 1
- Length of Main Runway (m): 2,170m
- Passenger Numbers (mppa): 991,471 (2023)
- Operational Opening Hours: 24/7
- Total Catchment Population: 3.4 million in core catchment / 11.1 million within 90min