Luebeck Airport

What Luebeck Airport does

Lübeck Airport (legal entity: Stöcker Flughafen GmbH & Co. KG) is a small regional commercial airport in northern Germany serving the Baltic Sea coastal region of Schleswig-Holstein. Originally established in 1928 and previously operating as a military airfield, the facility reopened for passenger operations in 2020 under family ownership led by Prof. Dr. med. Winfried Stöcker, following a fully renovated single-level terminal designed for short walking distances from parking to gates. The airport operates daily between 7:30am and 8:00pm, with passenger throughput supported by a mix of low-cost, charter, and in-house brand carriers including Ryanair (primary), Sundair (which stations an Airbus A319), Marathon Airlines, Private Wings, and Smartwings.

The core product set spans scheduled passenger flights, general aviation services, flight training through multiple on-site schools (Flugschule Lübeck, FTO Nord, Segelflugschule Lübeck, Luftsportverein Stormarn, Lübecker Verein für Luftfahrt), hangar rental, flight preparation/briefing facilities, aviation fuel (BP Carnet), and drone flight coordination. Supporting passenger amenities include tiered parking (P2/P3 short-stay at €20/day and P5 long-stay at €12/day with online reservation via ParkingHQ and EasyPark mobile pay), an on-site bistro, retail shop, travel agency (Koberg Reisewelt), car rental, e-charging stations, and accessibility services. A second construction phase covering energy infrastructure (1.6 MW transformer capacity, battery-backed emergency power), a new control tower, administrative building, congress facility, and restaurant with viewing terrace is underway.

Revenue is generated through aviation fees (landing/passenger charges from airlines), parking transactions, retail and food & beverage sales, on-site travel agency commissions, hangar and office space rental, and conference/event facility use. Go-to-market relies heavily on airline partnerships (especially Ryanair and Sundair), tour operator distribution (Schauinsland-Reisen, Dertour, TUI, alltours), travel trade events (ITB Berlin), and direct-to-consumer digital channels including the website, newsletter (Brevo), and social media. Customer segments are predominantly leisure travelers seeking Mediterranean, Greek-island, and Canary Islands holidays, supplemented by a year-round Munich business route and a smaller general aviation and flight training user base.

Name

Luebeck Airport

Legal name

Stöcker Flughafen GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://flughafen-luebeck.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lübeck Airport is a small regional airport in northern Germany operating commercial passenger flights, general aviation, flight training, parking, and ancillary services for leisure and business travelers in the Baltic Sea region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lübeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Aviation Fees: Landing fees, passenger fees, and airport charges collected from airlines operating at the airport.
2. Parking Services: On-site parking with P2/P3 (short-term/comfort) and P5 (long-term) lots. Online reservation system available. Revenue from hourly and daily parking charges.
3. Retail and Food & Beverage: Bistro with food service, airport shop selling travel supplies, gifts, newspapers, and convenience items. On-site travel agency providing booking services.
4. Real Estate and Facilities: Hangar space rental for general aviation, office space rental (Radio Wellenrausch media studio), conference center rental. New administrative and congress buildings under development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lübeck Airport is a regional airport operating passenger terminal services (check-in, security, boarding, baggage), parking (P2/P3 short-stay and P5 long-stay with online reservation), on-site bistro and travel agency, car rental, e-charging stations, conference facilities, general aviation infrastructure (flight preparation, hangar rentals, fuel), and flight training through partner schools. Routes connect the Baltic Sea region with European leisure destinations and Munich year-round, operated by Ryanair, Sundair, Lübeck Air (in-house brand), Marathon Airlines, Private Wings, and Smartwings.

Product overview

Lübeck Airport operates as a regional airport with a single-level, modernized terminal featuring short walking distances from parking to gates. The airport offers a comprehensive portfolio of passenger services including core terminal operations (check-in, security, boarding, baggage), parking facilities (P2/P3 short-stay and P5 long-stay with online reservation), on-site bistro and travel agency, car rental with partner services, and e-charging stations. Aviation services include flight training schools (Flugschule Lübeck, FTO Nord, Segelflugschule, Luftsportverein Stormarn, Lübecker Verein für Luftfahrt), flight preparation/briefing facilities, hangar space rental, and drone flight zones. The airport also provides special travel packages, vintage aircraft experiences, conference facilities under construction, and an airport shop for travel essentials and souvenirs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parking Services On-site parking for airport passengers with P2/P3 short-stay/comfort parking directly in front of the terminal (€3/hour, €20/day) and P5 long-stay parking 400m from terminal (€2.50/hour, €12/day). First 20 minutes are free. Online reservation available via ParkingHQ; mobile payment via EasyPark integration.
• Lübeck Airport Bistro On-site café at the terminal offering meals, cakes, coffee specialties, and Thursday waffle service. Open Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00 with food and beverages also available in the departure area after security. Also provides catering services.
• On-site Travel Agency Physical travel agency located at the terminal (operated by partner Koberg Reisewelt and FlyDrive24), providing booking services for flights, package holidays, special group tours, car rentals, and transfer services.
• Car Rental Car rental services at the airport with multiple providers and direct delivery to the terminal. Includes FlyDrive24 transfer service integration for passengers.
• E-Charging Service Electric vehicle charging stations available at the airport for passenger use.
• Conference Center
• Airport Shop Retail store selling travel essentials, newspapers, magazines, gifts, souvenirs including Lübeck-specific items, Joop! clothing, ties, toys, and airport-branded merchandise. Operating hours aligned with flight departures.
• Flight Training Services Multiple flight schools and air sports clubs operating from the airport, including Flugschule Lübeck (private pilot license), FTO Nord (professional training to ATPL), Segelflugschule Lübeck (glider/ultralight), Luftsportverein Stormarn (air sports), and Lübecker Verein für Luftfahrt (club flight school).
• Flight Preparation / Briefing Facilities Pre-flight briefing rooms and lounge facilities with airside access to OPS Airport and General Aviation security. Land-side airport lounge available for a fee with drinks, computers, and Wi-Fi for general aviation operators.
• Aviation Fuel Service Airport fuel station accepting BP Carnet for aircraft refueling payments, serving general aviation aircraft operators.
• Hangar Space Rental Hangar facilities available for rent for aircraft storage, featuring round hall designs, offered to general aviation operators and private aircraft owners.
• Special Tours and Group Travel Packages Package holidays and special travel offers including trips to Lapland, Morocco, Mediterranean destinations, and curated group tours to Albania, Croatia, Mallorca, Montenegro, Costa Brava, and Apulia.
• Vintage Aircraft Flights Specialty sightseeing flights using historic aircraft including DC-3 Dakota and Antonov AN-2 during events such as Travemünde Week, offered to passengers and event visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Germany's #1 ranked airport by Google reviews (Airhelp/Reisereporter analysis)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VfL Lübeck-SchwartaucoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMulti-year main sponsorship partnership. Airport logo appears on team jerseys for handball players and youth teams. LED board advertising and VIP lounge sponsorship at Hansehalle arena. Partnership emphasizes regional sports support and shared values of dynamism and precision.
• Radio WellenrauschminorOthersPrivate commercial radio station (DAB+ and IP audio) based at airport with offices and studios in airport buildings since late summer. Founded by Hans Meiser, Dietmar Baum, and Harald Thoma. Motto: 'Mehr Informationen für die Menschen an den Meeren' (More information for people by the seas).
• Koberg Reisewelt / FlyDrive24coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site travel agency partner located at airport terminal. Provides booking services for flights, car rentals, transfers, and package holidays. FlyDrive24 offers car rental and transfer services for travelers.
• KMN HelicopterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelicopter operator offering private scenic flights from airport. Destinations include Baltic Sea coast, Lübeck Bay, and Timmendorfer Strand. Services include helicopter tours, photo safaris, and surveying flights.
• BrevocoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketing automation platform used for email newsletter campaigns. All newsletter subscriber data processed through Brevo in accordance with their privacy policy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Friedrichshafen Airport: Small German regional airport comparable in passenger scale, with charter and scheduled services plus general aviation operations including flight training schools.
• Saarbrücken Airport: Small German regional airport with structural challenges similar to Lübeck, serving a defined catchment with mixed leisure and business route network.
• Weeze Airport (Niederrhein): Small German regional airport with similar LCC-focused business model and Ryanair as anchor carrier. Comparable size, route types, and catchment positioning serve as a direct mirror of Lübeck's commercial strategy.
• Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport: Small-to-medium regional airport in Germany with similar holiday charter and domestic route network, and comparable infrastructure investment trajectory.
• Memmingen Airport (Munich-West): Small regional airport positioned as a low-cost alternative to a major hub (Munich), with strong LCC focus. Similar model of capturing passengers seeking cheaper alternatives to congested primary airports.
• Dortmund Airport: Small German regional airport with comparable passenger volumes, LCC and charter carrier mix, and catchment-region positioning in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO): Small German regional airport with mixed charter, scheduled, and LCC operation serving a regional catchment, with similar revenue diversification into non-aviation services.
• Rostock-Laage Airport: Small regional airport serving a Baltic Sea catchment with similar demographic profile to Lübeck. Both serve leisure and VFR traffic from northern Germany's coastal regions.

Regional players

• Sylt Airport: Small German regional airport with a heavily seasonal leisure focus, similar general aviation facilities, and a comparable scale of passenger operations in northern Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Hamburg Airport: Major German international airport within driving distance of Lübeck's catchment. While not a direct competitor for the same routes, it represents the primary substitute for travelers from the Hamburg periphery that Lübeck targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/flughafen.luebeck
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/flughafen-l%C3%BCbeck
• Instagraminstagram.com/flughafen_luebeck
• Xx.com/luebeckairport

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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