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Leipzig/Halle Airport
NameLeipzig/Halle Airport
IATALEJ
ICAOEDDP
OwnerMitteldeutsche Flughafen AG
City-servedLeipzig and Halle (Saale)
LocationSchkeuditz, Saxony, Germany
Elevation-f465
Elevation-m142
Coordinates51, 25, 26, N...
Websitehttps://www.leipzig-halle-airport.de/
R1-number08L/26R
R1-length-m3,600
R1-surfaceAsphalt
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Leipzig/Halle Airport is a major international airport located in Schkeuditz, Saxony, serving the cities of Leipzig and Halle (Saale). It is a primary hub for DHL Aviation and a significant base for AeroLogic, handling one of the largest volumes of cargo traffic in Europe. The airport features two parallel runways capable of accommodating the Airbus A380 and other large freight aircraft, supporting its dual role as a key passenger gateway and a global logistics center.

History

The airport's origins date to 1927 with the opening of Schkeuditz Airport, which later became a base for Deutsche Lufthansa during the interwar period. Following World War II, it was utilized by the Soviet Air Forces and later by Interflug, the flag carrier of East Germany. After German reunification, the facility underwent significant expansion, with a new terminal opening in 1994. Major development occurred in the early 21st century with the establishment of the DHL European hub in 2008, transforming it into a central node for global air freight, alongside continued passenger service growth supported by airlines like Eurowings.

Facilities

The airport's infrastructure is dominated by its two 3,600-meter runways, which are among the longest in Germany and allow for simultaneous independent operations. The Central Terminal handles passenger flights and includes modern amenities, while the extensive cargo area features the massive DHL hub, one of the largest in the world. Other key facilities include a VIP terminal, extensive aircraft maintenance hangars operated by companies like MTU Maintenance, and a dedicated railway station located directly beneath the terminal, providing seamless intermodal connectivity for both passengers and freight.

Airlines and destinations

Passenger operations are primarily served by Eurowings, which offers flights to leisure destinations such as Palma de Mallorca and Antalya, as well as connections to Munich Airport and Stuttgart Airport. Seasonal and charter services are provided by carriers including Corendon Airlines and SunExpress to holiday locations across the Mediterranean Sea and the Canary Islands. The airport is also a crucial maintenance base for Turkish Airlines and sees frequent cargo flights from global operators like Cargolux, Air China Cargo, and Qatar Airways Cargo.

Statistics

In recent years, the airport has consistently ranked among the top five busiest cargo airports in Europe, often trailing only Frankfurt Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Annual cargo throughput frequently exceeds 1.2 million tonnes, driven by the operations of DHL Aviation, AeroLogic, and UPS Airlines. Passenger traffic, while smaller in scale, serves over two million travelers annually, with key markets including North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, and international tourists visiting the Leipzig Trade Fair and historic sites in Saxony-Anhalt.

Ground transportation

The airport is exceptionally well-connected, featuring its own Leipzig/Halle Airport station on the Berlin–Halle/Leipzig railway. This allows for high-speed Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express (ICE) services directly to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof, and Berlin Central Station. An extensive network of Autobahn links, including the A9 and A14, provides direct road access to Leipzig and the broader Central German Metropolitan Region. Local public transport is served by Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund buses and trams connecting to Schkeuditz and surrounding communities.

Cargo operations

As the European hub for DHL Aviation, the airport is a pivotal global logistics nexus, operating around-the-clock with a fleet that includes Boeing 777 freighters. The DHL facility covers over 100,000 square meters and can process more than 150,000 shipments per hour. Strategic partnerships with AeroLogic (a joint venture of DHL and Deutsche Lufthansa) and the presence of integrators like FedEx Express and Amazon Air solidify its status. Its location in Central Germany offers optimal connectivity to major industrial centers in Poland, the Czech Republic, and across the European Union.

Category:Airports in Germany Category:Transport in Saxony Category:Buildings and structures in Leipzig