Hamburg Airport

Overview summary

Hamburg Airport is an international airport located in the city and state of Hamburg in northern Germany. It is the fifth busiest airport in Germany with annual passenger numbers standing at 13.5 million as of 2013.

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History | Landing at Hamburg Airport | Location | Facts | Opening Hours

History

Hamburg Airport was originally called Fuhlsbüttel Airport. Operations began in 1912 and during the First World War it was used for military purposes.

The airport became a base for the Luftwaffe during the Second World War until 1945 when the allied forces captured it. The Royal Air Force set up base there and renamed the airport Hamburg Airport from Fuhlsbüttel.

In 1946 the first scheduled flights since the war resumed. British European Airways initially operated these scheduled lights, but shortly after, other airlines followed suit. The airport received its first Jumbo Jet in 1970 and had to have a purpose built gate to accommodate it.

Since the war, the airport has undergone many improvements such as the expansion of runways, building of new terminals and updating of control towers and lighting.

Landing at Hamburg Airport

Location

Hamburg Airport is located to the north of the city of Hamburg in Northern Germany. It is a 20-minute drive from central Hamburg just 10km away.

Its proximity to the city makes it an attractive choice for private jet and business travellers to and from the city of Hamburg and its surrounding areas.

Facts

The airport’s codes are: IATA – HAM, ICAO – EDDH
Latitude: 53°37'49"N
Longitude: 9°59'18"E
Elevation: 53ft (16m)
The airport has 2 runways, with the longest measuring in at 12028ft (3666m).

Hamburg Airport claims to be the oldest airport in the world, which is still based at its original location.

Operating Hours

Hamburg Airport is open 24 hours a day