Johannes Hörl set to lead Salzburg Airport

Johannes Hörl, head of the company operating the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, is expected to become managing director of Salzburg Airport, ORF reported, citing representatives of the airport’s owners.

The hearing commission unanimously recommended Hörl over incumbent managing director Bettina Ganghofer, who has held the post since 2017. Formal decisions are still required from the airport’s supervisory board, the state parliament and the city council.

Hörl is expected to take up the position in September 2027. He is regarded as close to the ÖVP and chaired a support committee for Wilfried Haslauer during the last state election campaign.