Munich Airport and its ground handling subsidiary AeroGround have opened a new electric bus depot in the southern part of the airport, equipped with 37 charging points for passenger buses.
AeroGround has been operating 37 electric buses on the apron since May 2025. The fleet, manufactured by MAN, includes 20 solo buses and 17 articulated buses that transport passengers between terminals and aircraft. The new depot provides a permanent charging infrastructure for the vehicles. Another 18 buses are set to join the fleet this year, with plans to expand to 72 vehicles depending on operational needs and charging capacity.
“With this new depot, we’re building the necessary infrastructure for fully electrified ground operations on the aprons. Half of our current ground fleet already runs on battery power. This project is another big step forward for our ‘Net Zero 2035’ strategy, bringing us closer to operating as a carbon-neutral airport,” said Jost Lammers, Chairman of the Management Board of Flughafen München GmbH.
The project is being supported by the German federal government. “By subsidizing 72 electric buses and the associated charging infrastructure, we are providing Munich Airport with targeted support to modernize its bus fleet. This sends a clear signal for progressive mobility, both for domestic and international guests,” said Ulrich Lange, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Transport.
Further expansion is planned. An additional 13 charging points are scheduled for summer 2025, while a third phase in 2026–2027 will add 22 more charging points and carports with photovoltaic systems. Beyond buses, AeroGround is also converting other ground vehicles, with 173 electric transporters, conveyor belts, stairs, lift transporters and cars already in operation in 2024. Twenty electric ground power units (eGPUs) have also been deployed to supply aircraft with electricity at remote stands, reducing emissions and noise.