February 1st, 2012

First section of Pier A-Plus becomes operational

With the opening of the automated boarding pass control as well as the new passport and security control in the non-Schengen area of Concourse A, the first section of the new pier A-plus has become operational.

04/2012

Installation of central marketplace

The central marketplace is the core of the new concourse A Plus. It is covered by an inclined and transparent steel-glass construction having a diameter of 35 meters.

December 2nd,
2010

Topping-out
ceremony

The topping-out ceremony took place on December 2nd, 2010.

mid-2010

Start of work on interiors

Start of work on interiors

09/2010

Start of work on façade

Start of work on façade

September 1st,
2009

Laying of
Foundation Stone

The Foundation Stone was laid on September 1st, 2009 at a ceremony signaling the start of construction.

07/2009

Start of
structural work

Start of structural work on existing buildings, modification of existing building systems

December 11,
2008

Ground
Breaking Ceremony

The Ground Breaking Ceremony took place on December 10, 2008.

11/2008

Start of excavation work

Removal of 260,000 cu.m of soil; bracing work, moving of infrastructure, kickoff of construction site logistics, demolition of the stairwells and passenger bridges at gates A10 and A12, blocking of aircraft positions and gates

01/2007

Start of apron work

Breakup of apron slabs,
Creation of interim aircraft positions,
Implementation of apron work in 10 stages

01/2007

Preparations

Clearing of the construction site (with moving of infrastructure, e.g. demolition of parking structure P31), partial shutdown of the existing Pier A (e.g. moving walkways and gate areas), replacement measures (e.g. lounge and retail areas) and installation of a new district heat conduit

2006

Competition

Competition in mid-2006,
decision in late 2006,
start of planning by gmp in January 2007