Düsseldorf Airport
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| Name | Düsseldorf Airport |
| Caption | Terminal A and B |
| IATA | DUS |
| ICAO | EDDL |
| Owner | Flughafen Düsseldorf GmbH |
| City-served | Düsseldorf |
| Location | Düsseldorf-Lohausen |
| Elevation-f | 147 |
| Elevation-m | 45 |
| Coordinates | 51, 17, 22, N... |
| Website | https://www.dus.com/ |
| R1-number | 05L/23R |
| R1-length-m | 3,000 |
| R1-length-f | 9,843 |
| R1-surface | Asphalt |
| R2-number | 05R/23L |
| R2-length-m | 2,700 |
| R2-length-f | 8,858 |
| R2-surface | Asphalt |
| Stat-year | 2023 |
| Stat1-header | Passengers |
| Stat1-data | 21,000,000 |
| Stat2-header | Aircraft movements |
| Stat2-data | 163,000 |
| Stat3-header | Cargo (metric tons) |
| Stat3-data | 60,000 |
Düsseldorf Airport is the third-busiest airport in Germany and a primary international hub for the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. Located in the city district of Düsseldorf-Lohausen, it serves as a major base for several carriers including Eurowings and Condor. The airport features three passenger terminals and two parallel runways, handling over 20 million passengers annually with connections across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia.
History
The airport's origins date to 1927 when the first commercial flights began from Düsseldorf-Lohausen. Significant expansion occurred in the post-war era under the Allied occupation, with the Luftwaffe's former facilities being converted for civilian use. A major milestone was the opening of the iconic Terminal A designed by the architectural firm of Hentrich, Petschnigg & Partner in 1972. A devastating fire in 1996 destroyed part of the terminal, leading to a comprehensive reconstruction and the subsequent opening of the modern Terminal C in 2001. The airport is owned and operated by Flughafen Düsseldorf GmbH, a joint venture involving the city of Düsseldorf and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Facilities
The airport's passenger facilities are divided into three terminals: Terminal A and Terminal B are connected post-security, while Terminal C is linked via the SkyTrain automated people mover. A central public area, the Airport City, features shopping, dining, and the Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf. Cargo operations are managed by Düsseldorf Cargo Center, and maintenance services are provided by companies like Lufthansa Technik. The airport is also a center for general aviation and features extensive FBO services. Executive handling is available through Acciona Airport Services and Air Alliance.
Airlines and destinations
As a key hub, the airport hosts a wide range of scheduled and charter carriers. The largest operator is the Lufthansa Group subsidiary Eurowings, which maintains a dense network within Europe. Other significant airlines include Condor flying to leisure destinations, Turkish Airlines to Istanbul Airport, and Emirates to Dubai International Airport. Long-haul services are offered by Delta Air Lines to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Air Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Seasonal routes are operated by carriers such as SunExpress and TUI fly Deutschland.
Statistics
In 2023, the airport handled approximately 21 million passengers, making it the busiest in North Rhine-Westphalia ahead of Cologne Bonn Airport. It recorded around 163,000 aircraft movements and processed roughly 60,000 metric tons of cargo. The top international destinations included Antalya Airport, Istanbul Airport, and Palma de Mallorca Airport. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, passenger numbers had consistently exceeded 24 million. The airport is a major employer in the region, with companies like Airport Retail Group and AviAlliance involved in its operations.
Ground transportation
The airport is exceptionally well-connected to the regional transport network. The Düsseldorf Airport station is a major railway hub served by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express trains, as well as S-Bahn lines S1 and S11 of the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn. Direct long-distance connections reach cities like Cologne, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. The A44 autobahn provides direct road access, and numerous bus lines operated by Rheinbahn and FlixBus connect to Düsseldorf city centre and surrounding areas. Taxi services and rental car agencies from Sixt and Europcar are available at the terminals.
Accidents and incidents
The airport has experienced several notable safety events. In April 1996, a catastrophic fire caused by welding work killed 17 people and caused extensive damage. In 1973, a Aeroflot Ilyushin Il-62 crashed near Moscow while on a flight originating here. A significant incident occurred in 2000 when a Delta Air Lines McDonnell Douglas MD-11 made an emergency return due to severe turbulence over the Atlantic Ocean, injuring several passengers. The airport's safety protocols were heavily reviewed following the 1996 disaster, influencing International Civil Aviation Organization guidelines on terminal fire safety.
Category:Airports in Germany Category:Transport in Düsseldorf Category:Buildings and structures in North Rhine-Westphalia