Eastern Slovakia’s gateway to the world and a testing platform for future hydrogen technologies
Aviation in Košice has a history spanning more than a century, beginning with the first gas balloon flight in 1906. The first modern terminal opened in 2004. Today, Košice International Airport is the second largest airport in Slovakia, serving hundreds of thousands of passengers annually with direct connections to Vienna, Warsaw, Zurich and London. As the main air transport hub of Eastern Slovakia, the airport plays a vital role in regional mobility. Within the EASTGATEH2V project, it will examine the potential use of hydrogen in aviation and explore low-carbon innovations for aircraft operations.
The role of Košice International Airport in the EASTGATEH2V project
Košice Airport provides a real-world environment to explore hydrogen use in aviation. Its primary task is to prepare a feasibility study assessing whether the airport can evolve into a “hydrogen airport” – with appropriate infrastructure for hydrogen storage, distribution and operational use.
Košice Airport will be involved in:
- preparing a feasibility study for potential hydrogen infrastructure at the airport,
- cooperating with Eustream and SPP – distribution to assess hydrogen supply pathways,
- identifying methods for delivering hydrogen directly to aircraft and airport operations,
- providing real operational data to support safety and efficiency analyses.
Through these contributions, Košice International Airport becomes a testing ground for the future of hydrogen aviation, supporting cleaner flights and innovative solutions for the entire Hydrogen Valley.
Learn more about Košice International Airport: https://www.airportkosice.sk/en