Private Jet Charter at Memmingen Allgau (EDJA/FMM)

Allgäu's Alpine Threshold: The Swabian Airfield Between Munich and Lake Constance

Memmingen Allgäu Airport sits at 2,077 ft AMSL on the plateau between the Bavarian Alps and the Upper Swabian plain, roughly equidistant from Augsburg, Ulm, and Kempten. Its catchment extends southwest toward Lake Constance (Bodensee) and southeast into the Allgäu ski resorts — a dual-season draw that generates private and charter traffic from October through April for skiing and May through September for lakeside and countryside access. The field sits approximately 90 km west-southwest of Munich and under 130 km northeast of Zurich, positioning it as a viable alternative to both congested hubs for clients whose final destination lies in the Allgäu or Vorarlberg corridor.

Operational Profile

The single asphalt runway (06/24) measures 2,200 metres. At field elevation of 2,077 ft, density altitude becomes a planning factor on hot summer days — operators flying heavy cabin aircraft or fully loaded super-midsize configurations in July and August should confirm max-payload performance with their dispatch team before block-out. Under standard ISA+15 conditions, midsize jets including the Challenger 350 and Praetor 600 operate without restriction on most departure profiles; ultra-long-range heavies such as the Global 7500 may face payload or fuel trade-offs. Light and midsize jets — Citation XLS+, Phenom 300, Learjet 75 — use this runway routinely without constraint. H24 operations are declared, though night movements may require coordination with ATC given the airport's secondary status; confirm PPR for late-night or early-morning block-in.

Transfers & Connections

Memmingen city centre is approximately 4 km from the terminal — under 10 minutes by road. Kempten, the regional commercial hub, is 30 km southeast via the B18 and A980. For clients bound for the Allgäu ski resorts, Oberstdorf is roughly 55 km southeast (under 50 minutes by car); Garmisch-Partenkirchen is accessible in approximately 90 minutes via the A7 and A95. Lake Constance (Lindau, Bregenz, Konstanz) is reachable in 60–75 minutes via the A96. Stuttgart lies 150 km northwest; Zurich Airport is a practical ground alternative for westbound connections. No scheduled rail connection links the airport to the intercity network; private ground transport should be pre-positioned.

Handling & Customs

Customs clearance is available on-site, making FMM viable for direct international arrivals without pre-positioning through a border airfield. The airport operates a dedicated general aviation terminal used by both charter and private operators, distinct from the main low-cost passenger terminal. Ground handling at Memmingen is managed through the airport's handling staff rather than a branded international FBO network — expect competent standard-level services including fuelling, catering coordination, and crew facilities, without the white-glove lounge environment of a Signature or Jetex operation. For clients requiring premium ground experience, this should be factored into pre-trip briefings. Slot coordination is less intensive than at Munich MUC or Frankfurt FRA, making FMM operationally straightforward for last-minute scheduling. Germany's Schengen membership means EU-internal flights clear without customs formality; non-Schengen arrivals use the on-site customs desk.