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| Berlin ExpoCenter Airport | |
|---|---|
| Name | Berlin ExpoCenter Airport |
| Location | Schönefeld, Brandenburg, Germany |
| Opened | 2011 |
| Owner | Messe Berlin GmbH; Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH |
| Capacity | 60,000 m2 exhibition space |
Berlin ExpoCenter Airport Berlin ExpoCenter Airport is a dedicated exhibition complex adjacent to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schönefeld, Brandenburg, Germany. It hosts international trade fairs, aviation shows, and industry conferences serving markets across Europe, Asia, and the United States. The site leverages proximity to major transport hubs and draws participants from organizations such as IATA, ICAO, and leading manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing.
The complex was developed to serve large-scale events including aerospace, logistics, and technology exhibitions, positioning itself near Berlin. It complements venues such as Messe Berlin and Tempelhof Airport by offering apron space and halls capable of accommodating full-size aircraft displays from Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 families. Stakeholders include Messe Berlin GmbH, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH, and regional authorities of Brandenburg. Major events bring exhibitors from companies like Lufthansa Technik, Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, Safran, and service providers such as DHL.
Conceived in the 2000s amid expansion plans for what became Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the site was formalized following agreements between Messe Berlin and Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH. Construction phases coincided with the Brandenburg infrastructure initiatives linked to the reunification-era projects involving Bundesverkehrsministerium planning. The inaugural events in the early 2010s featured exhibitors and delegations associated with ILA Berlin Air Show, InnoTrans, and delegations from European Commission trade missions. The venue's development timeline intersects with public debates around the delayed opening of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and regional economic programs promoted by Land Brandenburg.
The complex comprises exhibition halls, apron display areas, logistics yards, and conference rooms situated next to aircraft taxiways of Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Key components include large hangar-style pavilions suitable for display by Airbus, Boeing, and maintenance exhibits by Lufthansa Technik and MTU Aero Engines. Support facilities host exhibitors such as Siemens, Thales Group, and Honeywell International Inc. The site integrates cargo handling capabilities used by Franconia Cargo, DHL, and other freight operators, and provides on-site services commonly used by delegations from European Investment Bank missions and trade delegations from China and the United Arab Emirates.
Notable recurring events include segments of the ILA Berlin Air Show, specialist aerospace expos, and supplier trade fairs attracting original equipment manufacturers like GE Aviation, Safran, and Pratt & Whitney. The venue also accommodates civil aviation conferences involving regulators such as EASA and representatives from ICAO and IATA. Parallel events have hosted trade delegations from United States Department of Commerce and missions connected to German Trade & Invest. Exhibition visitors include corporate delegations from Siemens Mobility, Bombardier Transportation, and logistics firms like Kuehne + Nagel.
Situated adjacent to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the complex benefits from connections to the A113 motorway and regional rail links including Berlin Schönefeld Flughafen station and services integrated with S-Bahn Berlin lines. Long-distance access is provided via Bundesautobahn 10 (the Berliner Ring) and connections to Autobahn A13. Shuttle services have linked the site to transport nodes used by guests arriving through Berlin Hauptbahnhof and international travelers arriving via BER Airport. Freight access leverages nearby cargo terminals frequented by carriers such as Lufthansa Cargo and logistics providers including DB Schenker.
Ownership and operations involve Messe Berlin GmbH and Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH in collaboration with regional authorities such as Land Brandenburg and the State of Berlin. The complex contributes to regional employment, supporting contractors like Hochtief and service providers including CTS Eventim and Giesecke+Devrient. Economic impacts are assessed by agencies such as Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg and promoted through Berlin Partner initiatives. The venue supports export-focused industries represented by German Chambers of Commerce Abroad delegations and attracts investment interest from multinational corporations including Airbus Group and Rolls-Royce Holdings plc.
Planned expansions have been discussed in coordination with Messe Berlin and airport planners at Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH, with proposals to increase exhibition area, apron capacity for larger aircraft, and enhanced rail links to Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Strategic planning references EU regional funding instruments and consultations with bodies such as European Regional Development Fund and European Investment Bank. Future programming aims to attract further events from organizers like Reed Exhibitions and international aerospace forums tied to Clean Sky research projects and industry consortiums involving Airbus and MTU Aero Engines.
Category:Convention centres in Germany Category:Buildings and structures in Brandenburg Category:Transport in Brandenburg