Prague Airport has launched a public bidding process to find a contractor for a new multi-storey car park designed for airport employees. This new facility will have eight floors above ground and one underground, situated right next to the APC administration building. It will provide 1,098 parking spaces in total, including 26 designated for individuals with reduced mobility. Construction is planned to take place from 2027 to 2029 as part of Prague Airport’s broader modernization efforts, utilizing the Design & Build approach.
The upcoming car park will offer modern and spacious facilities for employees of Prague Airport. The design features what’s known as a split-level system, where parking floors are staggered by half-storeys, connected by shorter ramps. This innovative layout allows for approximately 15 percent more parking spaces compared to traditional multi-storey car parks while keeping the same basic building footprint. The estimated cost for the public contract is CZK 1.2 billion, which is subject to further refinement during the tender process; the final amount will be established based on the bids received from contractors.
“The modernization of Prague Airport includes not just improvements to infrastructure and technology but also initiatives that enhance daily conditions for our employees. They play a vital role in ensuring the safe, smooth, and high-quality processing of passengers. Since the airport operates non-stop, 24/7, many staff members commute during times when public transport is limited. Therefore, we actively seek solutions that ease their daily commute. The outcome will be a modern and sustainable facility that meets our employees’ needs into the future,” states Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Prague Airport. This need for increased parking capacity is emphasized by the fact that Prague Airport currently issues around 2,500 parking permits to employees. “In addition to expanding parking availability, we also promote an internal carpool program. This initiative helps employees share rides efficiently for overlapping shifts,” adds Jiří Pos.
The total investment reflects not just the number of parking spaces but also the unique challenges of constructing within the airport’s boundaries. This includes limited available land and height restrictions imposed by safety regulations in aeronautical protection zones—areas surrounding the airport to ensure safe and efficient air traffic. Thanks to modern construction techniques and the split-level design, a much greater parking capacity can be achieved within the same overall layout. The project also aims to support energy independence and the future growth of electric vehicle infrastructure.
A significant portion of the financial investment will go towards innovative technological and structural solutions. The building will feature a system of prestressed concrete slabs, which creates slimmer supportive structures, thereby lowering the height of each floor, allowing for an additional upper storey and optimal parking capacity.
The project plans to include a rooftop solar energy array that will generate enough power to meet the car park’s energy needs under standard operation. It will also offer smart internal lighting that reacts to the presence of people and vehicles, along with a color-coded floor system to help users find their way around easily. Additionally, separate sanitary facilities for staff will be included in the design.
The car park will meet current regulations regarding electric vehicles. On the ground floor, there will be one charging station equipped with a smart wallbox, and the structure will be designed to accommodate future expansion of charging stations, eventually covering up to 20% of the available parking spaces. Employees will also have access to the planned eHUB at Car Park C, which will provide 17 rapid charging points.
Prague Airport remains committed to enhancing parking facilities for passengers as well. As part of its modernization plans, several new projects are underway, with the first one being the construction of the new public Car Park B, scheduled to begin early next year.