Baden-Airpark GmbH Our history
Find out how Baden-Airpark has developed over the years. Immerse yourself in the milestones, significant events and exciting stories that have shaped this location.
1997 Beginning
of civil aviation at FKB
The era of civil aviation at the Airport Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden (FKB) begins on 17 May 1997 with the first flight of the airline Spanair to Palma de Mallorca.
Over 20 million
Passengers since then
40 years of military use come to an end. The site develops into the region's central airport.
Over 3,500
Workplaces
Today, Baden-Airpark is an important economic factor and employer in its dual function as an airport location and business park.
2001 The foundation of the new Baden-Airpark GmbH
On 1 January, the new Baden-Airpark GmbH was founded with a majority shareholding by Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH. Baden-Airport became the Airport Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden (FKB).