An airport for the region.
Commercial airport, employer and economic driver on the Baltic Sea – for over three decades.
Rostock Airport connects people, business and the Baltic region with Europe.
Short distances, clear architecture.
The "Hans von Ohain" terminal opened in 2005: 90 × 60 m floor area, designed for up to 1 million passengers a year. Two jet bridges and five remote stands, a duty-free shop and a terrace café overlooking the apron – plus 1,000 car parking spaces right by the building.
Surrounded by nature, right on the A19.
Just 28 km from Rostock, right at the A19/A20 motorway junction – quick to reach from Rostock, Berlin, Hamburg and Western Pomerania.
Over three decades of Rostock Airport
From military airbase to civil regional airport and gateway to the Baltic – the key milestones.
Start of civil operations
Start of civil shared use of the airbase; the terminal opened on 4 October 1993 – just one year after planning began.
New "Hans von Ohain" terminal
Ceremonial opening of the modern terminal (90 × 60 m) with capacity for up to 1 million passengers a year.
Connection to Frankfurt/Main
Inaugural Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt – a direct link to Germany's largest hub.
"Seamless Travel" launches
A concept unique in Germany combining air travel and cruises with Costa Crociere; free Wi-Fi in the terminal.
EASA certification
Certification by the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – all operations to European standard.
Passenger record
With 296,027 passengers, the most successful year to date; passenger screening operated in-house.
"Green Airport" concept
Presentation of the sustainability concept; the terminal temporarily serves as the region's vaccination centre.
Privatisation
Acquisition of 100% of the company shares by the Zeitfracht Group.
Acquisition by CRISP Partners
In July 2025, CRISP Partners GmbH, Berlin, acquires Rostock-Laage Airport from the Zeitfracht Group.
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