You'll find 2 dining options, 1 lounge, 5 shops here.
General Aviation Terminal layout and check-in
Private and charter flights only use Augsburg Airport’s General Aviation Terminal GAT, with no scheduled airlines or regular commercial departures. The building sits right by the apron and car park, so walking from the lot to the front door takes about 2–3 minutes at most. Check-in and handling are handled at a single small counter in the main hall, and security screening is only set up as needed for specific flights, so queues are usually short. Signage clearly says “General Aviation Terminal” and “GAT,” which is the code you’ll see on handling confirmations.
Security, arrivals, and ground access
Because GAT traffic is mostly light aircraft, business jets, and ad‑hoc charters, arrival flows are simple: you step off the aircraft and walk directly into the building via a short marked path on the apron. Baggage is either handed over directly planeside or brought into the main hall near the same desk used for departures. Taxis and car services meet passengers right outside the single exit door, and driving time into central Augsburg runs around 15–20 minutes by car depending on traffic on the B17.
Food and drink: Café 1 and Bar 1
Café 1 sits landside near the entrance and works for a quick coffee while handling staff sort paperwork; expect simple bakery items and espresso drinks, with prices closer to city café levels than big-hub airport pricing. Bar 1 is closer to the departure side of the building and focuses on soft drinks, beer, and spirits by the glass, which is handy if your charter operator asks you to be at the terminal 30 minutes early. Both outlets trade in standard business hours tied to flight activity, so late-night options after 22:00 can be hit-or-miss if there are no movements.
General Aviation Lounge
The General Aviation Lounge sits airside past the main hall and is typically used by passengers on business jet and higher-end charter operations departing GAT. Seating is limited to a small room with standard armchairs and a few tables, suited to groups in the 6–15 passenger range rather than multiple full flights. Expect basic drinks and snacks instead of a hot buffet; think bottled water, soft drinks, and packaged snacks more than full meals. Access is usually arranged through your operator or handling agent and tied to your tail number rather than a lounge program.
Shopping: duty free and basics
A compact Duty Free Shop inside GAT carries the usual bottles and cartons, with spirits, wine, tobacco, and some fragrance brands sized for the low passenger volume at EDMA. A separate Fashion Store stocks a small rack of travel clothing and accessories, which is useful if you need a replacement shirt or scarf before a same-day meeting in Munich or Augsburg. The Electronics Store has chargers, headphones, and basic adapters; expect prices slightly higher than city retail but still within typical German airport ranges. The Souvenir Shop and Travel Essentials Store round things out with postcards, Augsburg- and Bavaria-themed items, plus magazines and last-minute toiletries.
How to use this terminal efficiently
Most operators at Augsburg GAT ask passengers to arrive around 20–30 minutes before departure, and for many light aircraft and business jets that timing works without stress. If you want a coffee at Café 1, add 10 extra minutes on top of your operator’s request so you are not rushing through a quick security check. Arrange your ride in advance; with no scheduled flights, taxi availability outside can fluctuate, and a 15–20 minute wait is common if you call on arrival. One simple rule: confirm with your operator exactly which entrance door and meeting point in the General Aviation Terminal they use before you leave home, then you walk straight from car to counter without any circles in the car park.