Hub 3.0
With the project Hub 3.0 we’re preparing the airport for the future. The project will improve mobility at and around the airport, expand the departure and arrival halls to provide ample space for passengers, visitors and employees, and includes the construction of a hotel, a green boulevard and a park.
Hub 3.0 is not only aimed at improving the experience of passengers and airport staff, it has also been designed with you, our neighbours, in mind. That’s why we have hosted a digital info session for local residents on Thursday 11 September.
The session was recorded in its entirety. You can watch it below.
Frequently asked questions
The airport will remain fully accessible throughout the construction period. We conduct thorough studies to manage all traffic and passenger flows while keeping the airport fully operational. Necessary measures, including the construction of a temporary bus station, taxi re-routing, and modifications to the train station, are planned to ensure full accessibility of all transport modes at the airport.
We too are eagerly anticipating this project, which is expected to be completed by end of 2030. The airport tram will run to and from Brussels. It involves extending the tram line from NATO headquarters to the airport. You can find more information here.
Preparatory work for the airport tram on the airport grounds will begin in 2027. De Werkvennootschap began construction of the viaduct for the tramway and the F201 cycle path over the R0 in 2025.
Passenger numbers are projected to reach 32 million a year by 2032, in line with market growth. No modifications to the airside infrastructure are required to accommodate this. We can handle this number of passengers with the existing airside infrastructure. We will not need to make any adjustments to the runways or taxiways, so no extensions or expansions are planned.
This is also described in our operating licence.
At present, approximately 100,000 people travel to or from the airport daily using public transport, encompassing passengers, staff, and commuters.
At present, 40% of journeys to and from the airport (passengers and staff) are made using alternative, sustainable transport, rather than private or rental vehicles. Brussels Airport aims to achieve 50% of travel to and from the airport by alternative transport by 2040. By 2032, an interim target of 45% of journeys using sustainable transport versus 55% by private or hire car has been set.
The Environmental Impact Assessment includes a detailed review of mobility, concluding that no major adverse effects are anticipated. This is partly due to the separation of drop-off traffic and partly because a key component of Hub 3.0 is the Intermodal Hub. By centralising different modes of transport under one roof and enhancing transport services and experience in the Intermodal Hub, we aim to further encourage passengers and employees to use public transport or bicycles.
We have a clear modal split target. Currently, around 40% of passengers and employees travel to the airport by public transport or bicycle. Our target is to increase this to 45% by 2032. By 2040, we aim to achieve a 50/50 modal split.
A Q&A with the answers to all questions that were raised is available here.
