Economic analysis of the profitability of regional airports
Regional airports in the EU play a crucial role in connectivity, serving 724 destinations and offering 14,600 routes within the EU (as of 2017). Under current state aid rules, these airports can receive operating aid if they handle fewer than 3 million passengers per year, a provision extended to 4 April 2027 due to recent crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the energy crisis.
Commissioned by the ACI EUROPE and others, this report updates our 2019 analysis on the profitability of regional airports, examining their financial viability in light of recent market developments as well as the EU’s Fit for 55 decarbonisation policies.
