Munich Airport planned and documented the T1-Pier expansion using digital twins from Munich-based company NavVis.
Munich, June 3, 2026 – Munich Airport is relying on state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge digital documentation for Terminal 1-Pier. The entire construction process, covering approximately 100,000 square meters (≈1.08 million square feet), was comprehensively captured and documented using NavVis, a provider of digital twin technologies. The building data was recorded and processed using dynamic laser scanning technology and served as a central source of information in NavVis IVION throughout the construction period. The data will also support future operations, maintenance, and further planning of the terminal.
Munich Airport has been using NavVis solutions for the planning, implementation, and documentation of its building projects since 2015. Construction of the expanded Terminal 1-Pier began in 2019. NavVis VLX was deployed in three key phases during the expansion: scans of the shell construction in 2021 and 2022, progress scans in 2025, and final scans in March 2026.
“Digital documentation is a central building block for future-proofing the airport. Using building data captured by NavVis technology, we’ve not only expanded a terminal but also strengthened our ability to manage infrastructure efficiently and transparently for the long term,” explains Jonas Lutz, 3D Laser Scanning Specialist and Application Administrator at Munich Airport.
These scans enable Munich Airport to track and document the construction progress from the shell construction to completion. The advantage of NavVis technology is that the information is not stored as isolated files in different systems and folders but is available as a continuous, navigable dataset. This gives technical teams the opportunity to check concealed installations during construction, compare construction phases, analyze deviations between planning and execution directly in the system, and operate and maintain the completed terminal more efficiently at a later stage.
“Our collaboration with Munich Airport demonstrates how digital twins are not only revolutionizing the construction process, but also significantly facilitating the long-term development of complex infrastructures. With our technology, we create a reliable foundation for decision-making—from planning to operation,” says Dr. Felix Reinshagen, CEO and Co-founder of NavVis.
For detailed information on the use of NavVis in the expansion of Munich Airport’s Terminal 1-Pier, please refer to this blog post.
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