Aéroport La Réunion Roland Garros

What Aéroport La Réunion Roland Garros does

Aéroport La Réunion Roland Garros (legal entity: SA Aéroport Réunion Roland Garros, "SA ARRG") is a privately held French Société Anonyme operating under a state concession as the sole international airport of La Réunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean. Established as an independent concession holder on 14 June 2011 after transferring from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of La Réunion (which had held the concession since 1965), the airport serves the island's ~860,000 residents and tourists with no competing air infrastructure on the territory. It is France's 11th largest airport by passenger traffic, handling ~2.4 million passengers annually with a target capacity of 3.16 million by 2035 following the February 2024 opening of the Nouvelle Aérogare Arrivée.

The airport's core product is end-to-end terminal operations built around three revenue streams: aeronautical services (landing fees, passenger fees, ground handling charged to airlines such as Air Austral, French Bee, and IndiGo), non-aeronautical services (duty-free concessions via Aélia, RELAY, NARSY; restaurants including illy caffè and Le Cap Méchant; parking — P4 longue durée from €7/day; car rental; advertising), and dedicated freight handling (live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals, valuables, dangerous goods). The terminal infrastructure incorporates proprietary and pioneering engineering: a 13,200 m² bioclimatic arrivals building designed by AIA Life Designers (winner of the 2023 GPNI) using natural trade-wind ventilation delivering 60% energy savings; Standard 3 EDS CT-scanner baggage screening with 440-motor conveyor automation; the XBLOC+ concrete coastal protection system (DMC technology); hollow-core floor construction; and photovoltaic carports providing 36% of electrical consumption.

The business model is a regulated airport concession with a diversified revenue mix spanning marketplace commissions (concession rents from retail and dining), transaction fees (parking, landing, freight handling), licensing/royalties (advertising, real estate), and professional services (conference rooms, parking subscriptions, supplier consultations). Go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer for travelers through physical terminal and online parking store; B2B enterprise sales to airlines, freight operators, advertisers; and event-driven promotional campaigns tied to island events (Grand Raid, holidays). Major capital programs (~€100M+ disclosed over five years) are co-financed by EU FEDER funds, with 91% local-company and 72% SME participation on flagship projects, reinforcing both social license and political sustainability.

Name

Aéroport La Réunion Roland Garros

Legal name

SA Aéroport Réunion Roland Garros

Website

https://reunion.aeroport.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aéroport La Réunion Roland Garros (SA ARRG) operates the sole international airport of La Réunion, a French overseas department, serving passengers, airlines, and freight operators with terminal operations, duty-free retail, parking, and cargo handling, and France's 11th-largest airport by traffic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Lounges & Premium Passenger Facilities (THABALAA)

Keywords

• Airport operations
• Passenger terminal services
• Air cargo handling
• Airport parking services
• Aviation ground handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-marie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Passenger Services: Airport services provided to passengers including retail concessions from duty-free shops, restaurants, and various passenger services
2. Parking Services: Long-term and short-term parking facilities with online booking capabilities. Parking P4 offers rates starting at 7 euros from second day.
3. Airline Services: Landing fees, passenger fees, and ground handling services charged to airlines operating at the airport
4. Freight Operations: Cargo handling services for import/export including live animals, pharmaceuticals, food products, and valuable items through dedicated freight terminal
5. Real Estate and Advertising: Rental income from retail tenants (shops, restaurants, car rental agencies), office space rentals, and advertising placements throughout airport property
6. Professional Services: Conference room rental, parking subscriptions for professionals, traffic permits for restricted areas, and supplier consultation services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aéroport La Réunion Roland Garros operates the main international airport on Réunion Island, providing passenger terminal operations including arrivals and departures handling, runway and air traffic infrastructure, and ground handling for airlines. The airport also operates complementary services including long-stay parking, air freight handling for perishables and valuables, duty-free and retail concession management, dining facilities, and conference room rentals for business customers.

Product overview

Aéroport La Réunion Roland Garros operates as a full-service airport with a diversified retail and service portfolio. The core offering centers on passenger terminal operations including arrivals and departures handling, complemented by an extensive duty-free shopping district featuring multiple branded stores (NARSY luxury watches/jewelry, Aélia Duty Free, RELAY travel retail) and diverse dining options (Le Cap Méchant, illy caffè, Le Guétali sports bar). The airport provides essential traveler services including long-stay parking (P4 with 1,550 spaces), car rental booking, freight operations (FRET), and conference facilities. Major recent developments include the €65 million bioclimatic Nouvelle Aérogare Arrivée opened February 2024, featuring natural ventilation technology and handling 3.16 million annual passengers. The airport also offers digital services including online parking reservations, flight search via OptionWay partnership, and a Troov-powered lost and found platform. A photovoltaic energy program provides 36% of the airport's electricity needs through solar carports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parking P4 Longue Durée Long-stay parking facility at the airport with 1,550 total spaces and online booking capabilities. P4 offers competitive rates from 7 euros starting the second day, with stays ranging from 2 to 90 days, covered parking, and direct pedestrian access to the terminal.
• FRET Aéroportuaire Air freight handling services for importers and exporters covering live animals, removals, flowers and plants, valuable items, food products, dangerous goods, pharmaceuticals, vehicles, and funeral services. Includes dedicated teams for import (Monday-Friday) and export operations.
• Salle de Conférence Conference room rental service for business professionals at the airport, suitable for meetings, presentations, and corporate events with airport access.
• Aviation Services for Airlines Landing fees, passenger fees, ground handling services, and route development support charged to commercial airlines operating at the airport, including coordination of schedules and passenger processing.
• Nouvelle Aérogare Arrivée (New Arrivals Terminal) Bioclimatic arrivals terminal opened February 2024, featuring 13,200 m² floor space with natural ventilation system utilizing prevailing trade winds. Houses baggage handling system with Standard 3 CT scanners and three baggage carousels, achieving 60% energy savings and capacity for 3.16 million passengers annually.
• Coastal Protection Infrastructure Shoreline protection infrastructure featuring 1,700 meters of XBLOC+ concrete armor units, protecting airport land and aviation navigation instruments from cyclone damage and marine submersion during heavy swell episodes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% energy savings compared to equivalent air-conditioned building
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de La Réunion (CCIR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2011The airport concession, originally entrusted to CCIR since 1965, was transferred to the new airport company SA ARRG in 2011. CCIR previously held responsibility for airport operations.
• Fédération Réunionnaise du Tourisme (FRT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with the Reunion Tourism Federation to promote the island as a destination. The FRT has a presence at the airport to welcome visitors and provide tourism information to arriving passengers.
• AIA Life DesignerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead architect for New Arrivals Terminal (NAO) project. Designed the bioclimatic building utilizing natural ventilation principles. Received GPNI award for the terminal design.
• Pôle Emploi (National Employment Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote professional integration through airport construction projects. Over 20,000 hours of work experience contracted through this partnership for people excluded from labor market.
• Parc National de La RéunionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on vegetation selection for airport grounds. National Park provides expertise on endemic species selection to ensure planting of appropriate local vegetation in airport landscaping projects.
• Aéro BiodiversitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation conducting 3-year biodiversity inventory on airport grounds. Partnership to reconcile airport activity with species protection during major construction phases.
• SEOR (Reunion Society for Ornithological Studies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for endemic petrel protection including 'Nights without Lights' operations since 2012. Work on lighting installation with reduced fauna impact.
• OptionwayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlight search and booking affiliate partner. Airport directs travelers to Optionway for flight comparisons and bookings, earning referral commissions.
• FOFLYminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline fear-of-flying training provider promoted at the airport. Passengers can access the FOFLY program to overcome fear of flying before their trip.
• IDF MobilitésminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParis public transport authority enabling airport to sell metro tickets from Orly to Paris. Travelers can purchase tickets in advance through the app before arriving in Paris.
• Local Construction CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal companies and SMEs participating in major airport projects. 91% of companies on NAO project are local, 72% are SMEs. Companies include SBTPC, GTOI, CEGELEC, TUNZINI, and many others.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur (Nice): Larger French regional airport group operating under similar concession framework. Comparable governance and regulatory environment, with overlapping duty-free and parking partners; useful benchmark for non-aeronautical revenue optimization.
• Groupe ADP (Aéroports de Paris): Dominant French airport group operating Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and others. Provides the broader incumbent reference point for concession economics, retail partnerships, and engineering standards relevant to a smaller French regional operator.

Regional players

• Seychelles International Airport: Indian Ocean island airport with comparable island catchment and tourism dependency. Serves as a relevant regional comparable for traffic profile, seasonality, and infrastructure investment patterns in the same ocean basin.
• Aéroport de Strasbourg-Entzheim: Smaller French regional airport with similar passenger mix and concession structure. Comparable on a smaller scale, useful for benchmarking cost structures and non-aeronautical mix at sub-2M passenger levels.

Direct peers

• Mauritius Airport (AML): Indian Ocean island airport serving a similar tourism and diaspora-driven demand base. Most direct regional peer for route development, traffic seasonality, and Indian Ocean hub strategy, with overlapping airline customers.
• Aéroport de Nantes-Atlantique: French regional airport serving a comparable catchment with a similar mix of point-to-point leisure and business traffic. Operates under a state concession with similar fee structures and retail/parking monetization, providing a useful template for non-aeronautical revenue scaling.
• Aéroport de Bordeaux-Mérignac: French regional airport of broadly comparable scale (~7M passengers pre-pandemic) operating under a similar concession model with mixed aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues. Comparable in governance structure and passenger profile mix, though materially larger.
• Aéroport de Marseille Provence: French regional airport with similar international mix, concession governance, and capacity-expansion trajectory. Comparable in operating structure and exposure to tourism and diaspora travel patterns relevant to an island/overseas airport.
• Aéroport de Tahiti Faa'a: Most directly comparable peer: French overseas territory airport serving an isolated Pacific island, with similar dependence on tourism and long-haul connectivity. Both operate as monopoly gateways in their respective ocean basins, with similar economic and infrastructural constraints.

Others

• VINCI Airports: Global airport concession operator with multiple island/regional facilities. As a strategic acquirer/operator in the airport concession space, it represents a relevant potential counterparty or benchmark for valuation, even though it does not directly operate Roland Garros.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/aeroportdelareunion
• Facebookfacebook.com/aeroportdelareunion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aeroportdelareunion
• Instagraminstagram.com/aeroportlareunionrolandgarros

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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