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In the
melting pot of the "Ruhrgebiet”, Duesseldorf International Airport is the
third largest airport in Germany.
With over 18 million inhabitants, North Rhine-Westphalia belongs to the
most populous state and is one of the strongest areas of industry in
Germany. It goes, without saying, that Duesseldorf International Airport is a fine hub for the sun-seeking population that is looking forward to
a few days on the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean. But also in the
business sector and with international connections; Duesseldorf has made
his name and established himself very well.
Our correspondent, Andreas Schmucki wanted this unique opportunity not
to be missed and takes a look at what happens on the Duesseldorf
International Airport.
Opened on
the 19th April 1927, Duesseldorf Airport is located north of the city of
Duesseldorf in the “Lohausen” district. In its turbulent history, the
airport experienced lots of positive and negative influences.
Specifically to mention, the large fire in April 1996, that damaging
various areas of the airport, the airport team and the catastrophic fire
couldn’t keep the authorities and those in charge to carry on with their
constructions plans to expand the airport and make it ready for future
demands. Today Duesseldorf is a modern airport with excellent transport
links (rail, public transport and individual transport) and is
unrivaled.
With over 20 million passengers (as stated by November 2011) Duesseldorf is probably one of the "Keyplayers" in civilian airports in Germany.
More than 80 different airlines fly to almost 180 destinations in over
50 countries. Regarding to passenger numbers, Duesseldorf is the fastest
growing airport in Germany.
Many airlines such as Lufthansa, Air Berlin and Euro Wings have a strong
presence in Duesseldorf which is continuously expanded. Intercontinental
flights to America, Asia and the rest of the world are on the agenda.
With 87 meters in height, Duesseldorf has the highest airport tower in
Germany.
Basisdaten von Duesseldorf
Opening : 1927
Owner : Flughafen
Duesseldorf GmbH
Squares: ca.
613 ha
Passengers : 20‘620‘258 (by April 2012)
Air Cargo: 97‘220 t (by November
2011)
Employs: ca. 17‘500
Runways
05R/23L 3000m x
45m (Concrete)
05L/23R 2700m x 45m (Concrete)
(Quellen: Wikipedia, Archiv Wings-Aviation)
Home Carriers
Airbus A320-214 Air Berlin D-ABFU (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A320-214, Air Berlin D-ABNB (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A330-223, Air Berlin D-ABXA in "Oneworld"-Livery(Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A330-223, Air Berlin D-ALPE (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A330-223, Air Berlin D-ALPI with "BER"-Sticker (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Boeing 737-86J/W, Air Berlin Turkey TC-IZF (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
ERJ 195LR, Lufthansa Regional D-AEBR (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A320-214, Lufthansa D-AIZB (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A321-131, Lufthansa D-AIRL (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A321-231, Lufthansa D-AIDP (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A340-313X, Lufthansa D-AIGO (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A340-313X, Lufthansa D-AIGS (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A340-313X, Lufthansa D-AIGV (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Boeing 767-3Q8(ER/W), Condor D-ABUL (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
European Airlines
A320-232, British Airways G-EUYF with Stickers (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
ERJ 175SU, Flybe G-FBJE (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
ERJ 175SU, Flybe G-FBJG (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A320-214, Aer Lingus EI-DEE (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Cessna 525B, E-Aviation D-CHIO (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Beech King 350, Flight Calibration Services D-CFME (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Cessna 550, Jetairfly Aviation OE-GLL (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
B737-7K5/W, Jetairfly for Condor Berlin OO-JAO (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
A319-112, Germania D-ASTZ with Sticker "AJW Aviation" (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A319-112, Germania D-ASTX (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Boeing 737-8Q8/W, XL Airways Germany D-AXLE (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Boeing 737-8Q8/W, XL Airways Germany D-AXLF in Oeger Tuerk Tur-Livery (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
A320-232, Livingston Air EI-ERH (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A320-212, Cosmo Airlines LY-COM (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Boeing 737-85P/W, Orenai VQ-BLW (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Bombardier BD-100-1A10, Private OE-HGL (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Embraer EMB 505-300, Private N898MW (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
ERJ 135BJ, Private M-IMAK (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Piaggio P.180, Private D-IJET (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
A319-114, S7 Airlines VP-BHQ(Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Boeing 737-8K5/W, Tuifly D-AHFR in spezial-Livery "100 Jahre 1912 - 2012 Bärenmarke" (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Boeing 737-8K5/W, Tuifly D-AHFW (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Boeing 737-8K5/W, Tuifly D-ATUH (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Eastern Europe
Airbus A320-212, Aerosvit Ukrainian Airlines UR-DAE (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A320-212, Aerosvit Ukrainian Airlines, UR-DAI (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Boeing 737-7L9/W, Aerosvit Ukrainian Airlines in former Cimber-Sterling-livery, UR-AAP (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
A330-343X, Aeroflot Russian Airlines VQ-BMY (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Mc Donnell-Douglas MD-82, Bulgarian Air Charter LZ-LDN (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Fokker F 70, Carpatair operating for Alitalia YR-KMA (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Saab 2000, Carpatair YR-SBD (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
BD-100-1A10, Tatarstan Air RA-67221 (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
A319-112, Rossiya EI-ETN (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
A319-112, Rossiya VQ-BAU (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A320-232, Donbassaero UR-DAJ (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
A320-232, Air Via LZ-MDR (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
US & Canada
Boeing 767-3P6(ER), Delta Airlines N152DL (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Asian and Middle East
Boeing 737-8F2/W, Turkish Airlines "Star Alliance"-Livery with "15 Years"-Sticker TC-JFI (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
B737-8F2/W, Turkish Airlines TC-JGC (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Boeing 777-31H(ER), Emirates A6-EGO with Sticker "1000th 777" (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A310-304, Mahan Air EP-MNO(Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A320-214, Nouvelair Tunesie TS-INH (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)
Airbus A320-214, Nouvelair Tunesie TS-INA (Picture courtesy Andreas Schmucki)