Engadin Airport

What Engadin Airport does

Engadin Airport AG (also trading as Engadin Airport St. Moritz - Samedan) operates Europe's highest-altitude civilian airport at 1,707 metres above sea level in Samedan, Switzerland, within the Upper Engadine valley. The airport is structured as a privately held corporation executing a public-law mandate on behalf of INFRA (Infrastructure company regional airport Samedan), open 365 days per year with summer hours 08:00-19:00 LT and winter hours 08:00 LT to end of evening civil twilight. Approximately 15,000 annual flight movements pass through, supported by ICAO-certified operations including Fire Fighting Categories 1-6 and an AFIS radio service across multiple frequencies. The asset is operated under DETEC licence and holds ICAO Safety, Security and Quality Standards certification.

The airport runs a multi-stream aviation services platform: Ground Handling (passenger assistance, hotel reservations, transfers, rental cars, catering, fueling, ground power supply, cabin cleaning, de-icing, lavatory service, security), In-Flight Catering for short to ultra-long-haul operations, on-site JET FUEL and AVGAS supply at per-litre CHF pricing, and the Restaurant Intersection in Hangar No. 1 as an on-site consumer layer. Adjacent products include the eLearning platform for mandatory safety briefings, a 360° LSZS tower webcam, published approach videos, and a drone-operations compliance framework tied to EU Regulation 2019/947 and OSCA.

Core customer segments are private pilots and aircraft owners requiring alpine-qualified handling and fueling, commercial flight operators (helicopter scenic, taxi, glider, flight training), REGA air-rescue as a strategic anchor partner since 1957, glider pilots under CSVM since 1934, and tourists/visitors served through the restaurant and plane-spotting facilities. Pricing is unit-based across landing fees, parking fees (via Aerops mobile payment), per-litre fuel, per-launch winch gliding, per-minute/day glider rental, and per-covers restaurant menu items. Distribution is fully direct at the Samedan site - no e-commerce for aviation services. Marketing runs through the multilingual website plus Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Xing, augmented by community events (EngadinSky, ProAero youth camp, Future Day, ICAO triennial exercise, Bugatti collaboration) and RTR documentary coverage.

Name

Engadin Airport

Legal name

Engadin Airport AG

Website

https://engadin-airport.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Engadin Airport AG operates Europe's highest-altitude civilian airport at 1,707m in Samedan, Switzerland, providing 365-day regional aviation services including ground handling, in-flight catering, on-site JET FUEL and AVGAS, gliding, flight training, and restaurant services, primarily serving private pilots, helicopter operators, REGA air rescue, and Upper Engadine tourism visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ground Handling (Ramp, Baggage, Turnaround) (THABAIAC)

Keywords

• Regional airport operations
• Aviation ground handling
• In-flight catering services
• Alpine flight training
• Aircraft fuel supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Samedan

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landing and Parking Fees: Fees charged to aircraft for landing and parking at the airport, quoted via Aerops mobile payment system.
2. Fuel Sales: Sale of JET FUEL and AVGAS to aircraft operators. Prices in CHF per liter.
3. Ground Handling Services: Comprehensive ground handling including passenger assistance, hotel reservations, transfers, rental cars, catering, fueling, de-icing, and security services.
4. In-Flight Catering: Catering services for short-haul, medium-haul, long-haul and ultra-long-haul flights.
5. Restaurant Operations: Restaurant Intersection in Hangar 1 serving hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages to visitors and crew.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Engadin Airport AG operates Europe's highest-altitude regional airport at 1,707 meters in Samedan, Switzerland, providing landing and parking facilities, JET FUEL and AVGAS, comprehensive ground handling services (passenger assistance, transfers, de-icing, security), in-flight catering for short-haul through ultra-long-haul flights, AFIS radio services, and the on-site Restaurant Intersection. The airport also hosts flight training through Swiss Alpine Flying Center, gliding operations with CSVM, helicopter operators, and serves as the highest-altitude REGA air rescue base established since 1957.

Product overview

Engadin Airport St. Moritz - Samedan is a regional airport operating as a single unified facility rather than a modular platform. The airport's core operations encompass flight operations (commercial, private, glider, helicopter), ground handling services, in-flight catering, and pilot training through the Swiss Alpine Flying Center. Supporting infrastructure includes an eLearning portal for safety briefings and tests, a restaurant (Restaurant Intersection), and recreational aviation activities including gliding and skydiving events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Restaurant 'Intersection': On-site restaurant located in hangar no. 1, offering views of airport operations, plat du jour, cakes, sandwiches, salad bar, and snacks. Open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Products and services

• Ground Handling Services Comprehensive ground handling services for visiting aircraft including passenger and crew assistance, hotel reservations, transfers, rental cars, catering, fueling, ground power supply, fire and rescue (ICAO Categories 1-6), cabin cleaning, de-icing, lavatory service, and security. Available 365 days per year.
• In-Flight Catering In-flight catering tailored to passengers and crews of short-haul, medium-haul, long-haul, and ultra-long-haul flights. Offers customized food and beverage menus for aircraft operators.
• Restaurant Intersection Airport restaurant located in Hangar No. 1 offering views of aircraft operations. Provides plat du jour, cakes, pastries, sandwiches, salad bar, and snacks. Open daily 9 AM to 6 PM serving visitors, crew, and plane spotters.
• Swiss Alpine Flying Center (Flight School) Flight training center operated by Swiss Alpine Flying Center offering discovery flights, flight training, and specialized Alpine flying briefings for pilots operating at the high-altitude airport.
• Gliding Operations Gliding operations at one of Europe's premier mountain gliding locations. Services include winch launches (CHF 40 per launch), glider rentals (Duo Discus X HB-3418 at CHF 1.50/min or CHF 300/day), and mountain flight courses. Winch operating hours daily 13:00-17:00 during gliding season.
• Scenic Flights Scenic flight services offered through local operators including Heli Bernina, Swiss Helicopter, Bellavista Flyers, and others providing helicopter and airplane sightseeing tours of the Alpine region.
• Taxi Flights Taxi flight services for rapid transportation to meetings, connecting flights, or other destinations. Local operators including Air Corviglia provide these services.
• Aircraft Fuel Supply (JET FUEL and AVGAS) On-site fuel supply providing JET FUEL and AVGAS to aircraft operators. Pricing tiers include JET FUEL duty paid (CHF 2.70/L incl. CO2 tax and VAT; CHF 2.50/L excl. VAT; CHF 1.85/L duty unpaid excl. CO2 tax) and AVGAS duty paid (CHF 2.79/L incl. VAT; CHF 2.59/L excl. VAT; CHF 1.96/L duty unpaid).
• eLearning Platform Online eLearning portal providing mandatory safety briefings and tests for pilots (ICAO APCH categories), glider pilots, model aircraft pilots, spotters, and apron/runway/taxiway access. Certificate validity varies from 1 to 5 years depending on program.
• Drone Operations Management Drone operations with 5km prohibition zone around airport and heliport. Special authorization required for drone flights under EU Regulation 2019/947 and OSCA requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000 annual flight movements processed safely
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• REGA (Swiss Air Rescue Guard)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1957REGA operates its highest-altitude air rescue base from Engadin Airport (established 1957). The Samedan-based crew flies search and rescue missions around the clock, serving Southern and Central Grisons and neighbouring countries.
• Swiss HelicoptercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSamedan is one of 14 Swiss Helicopter bases. Operations include sightseeing flights, photo flights, heli-skiing, transportation and installation flights, forestry services, and service flights to alpine mountain huts.
• Swiss Alpine Flying CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe local flight school offers discovery flights, flight training, and briefings for pilots flying into or out of Engadine Airport.
• Club svoul a vela Muottas (CSVM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal gliders association managing gliding operations at the airport in cooperation with Engadin Airport AG. Gliding has been part of the airport since 1934.
• Motorfluggruppe OberengadinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngine aircraft association founded in 1979, making planes available to members for sightseeing, training, and trips to neighbouring European countries.
• Skydive LucerneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified skydiving school brings aircraft and equipment to EngadinSky event, organised annually at the airport.
• Air CorvigliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHelicopter operator providing taxi and scenic flights from the airport.
• Heli BerninaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHelicopter operator offering passenger flights, construction site services, forestry, and cargo flights.
• Bellavista FlyersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAviation company providing aerial photography and scenic flight services.
• Design Terminal GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and development partner based in St. Moritz.
• Andrea Furger GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPhotography services provider based in Pontresina.
• Bugatti Automobiles S.A.SminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration where the Bugatti CENTODIECI served as 'follow-me' car for one day, generating media attention.
• Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA)coreOthersSwiss federal regulatory body overseeing civil aviation, providing drone regulations and guidance.
• AOPA SwitzerlandminorOthersAircraft Owners and Pilots Association Switzerland.
• Aero-Club of Switzerland (AeCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganises ProAero youth camps and aviation education programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport: Swiss regional airport with similar scope of ground handling, fuel, and general aviation support services. Operates in a comparable market structure of mixed business and leisure aviation demand.
• Courchevel Altiport: French alpine airport serving a luxury ski destination with challenging short-runway operations targeting private aviation and tourism. Highly comparable niche market positioning to Engadin as a destination-alpine aviation gateway.
• Sion Airport: Swiss regional airport in an alpine valley with comparable general aviation, flight training, and tourism-related flight activity. Operates similar handling, fuel, and infrastructure service mix in a similar sized catchment, making it the closest functional comparable to Engadin.
• Megève Altiport: French alpine airport dedicated to private aviation serving an upscale mountain resort. Closely aligned to Engadin's niche of serving high-end alpine tourism and private aircraft operators.
• Aosta Airport: Italian alpine regional airport serving tourism and general aviation in the Aosta Valley. Similar small regional airport operating in an alpine catchment with comparable flight school, scenic flight, and handling operations.
• Annecy Mont-Blanc Airport: French alpine regional airport with mixed general aviation, business aviation, and tourism traffic. Comparable scale, service mix, and alpine-leisure customer base to Engadin.
• Lugano Airport: Swiss regional airport providing general aviation handling, fuel, and infrastructure services in a tourism-heavy catchment. Comparable scale, operational profile, and service portfolio to Engadin.

Broad incumbents

• Geneva Airport: Much larger Swiss commercial airport that handles a substantial share of the same private aviation and alpine-tourism traffic that touches Engadin. Broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities for general aviation and business jet handling in the same region.

Others

• REGA (Swiss Air Rescue): Core rescue tenant at Engadin since 1957 operating its highest-altitude base. Not a competitor but the most strategic user of Engadin's infrastructure - a loss or relocation of REGA operations would severely impact airport utilization and economics.
• Swiss Helicopter AG: Tenant/partner at Engadin and a leading Swiss helicopter operator providing scenic, heli-skiing, and rescue flights. Adjacent rather than competitive: complementary commercial relationship drives volume to Engadin while competing potentially for end-customer flight activity at other alpine bases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/engadinairport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/engadin-airport
• Instagraminstagram.com/engadin_airport

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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