Brnik Airport
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Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport , also known by its previous name Brnik Airport, is the international airport of Ljubljana
, Slovenia
. The airport is located near the village of Brnik
, 19 km (11.8 mi) north of Ljubljana and 11 km (6.8 mi) south of Kranj
on the road between Kranj and Mengeš
. It has a 3300 metre paved runway. Letališče Brnik was opened on December 24, 1963.
In 2007, the government renamed the airport to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik aiport. Jože Pučnik
was a Slovene public intellectual, dissident
, and politician
, leader of the Democratic Opposition of Slovenia
(Demos) between 1989 and 1992, the coalition that led Slovenian independence movement.
The airport is home to Adria Airways
, the Slovenian flag carrier
. There is currently one low-cost carrier
serving the airport, EasyJet
, which connects Ljubljana to London Stansted
and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. A few other airlines also serve the airport.
On December 8, 2004, the airport received its first annual millionth passenger. Overall, the airport handled 1,388,651 passengers in 2010. It is the only airport in Slovenia with scheduled air traffic.
The airport is served by a highway exit off the A2
motorway and by bus service connecting it with Ljubljana and Kranj. A rail line to both cities is planned as well.
Airport is equipped with ILS
Cat IIIb on runway 31. NDB
and VOR approach are also available.
The runway of the Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport was closed to air traffic in April 2010. During that time, the entire width of the asphalt surface of the runway was renovated, as well as the asphalt surface on some parts of taxiways.
and non-Schengen, Brnik Airport Authorities have prepared a redevelopment plan for the existing passenger terminal
with emphasis on expansion of passenger capacity in the mid to long term timeframe. The terminal expansion will be concluded in two phases.
The works on the first phase started in early July 2007 to accommodate Slovenia's entry into the Schengen zone
in December 2007. The existing terminal building (T1) was extended with a whole new upper level added to it and renovated completely, the floor that has been added on top of the existing departure lounge, added additional 4000 m² (4,784 sq yd), four jetway
s have been installed as well so that passengers have easier access to the terminal and aircraft. A walkway to the second terminal building (T2) will be added once T2 terminal gets a go-ahead. With completion of works on T1, the airport gained extra floor area which in short term will ensure the separation of Schengen and non-Schengen traffic.
The second phase, which will begin in 2012, includes the construction of a completely new airport terminal (T2). It will be built right next to the old one (T1), using the existing infrastructure as a connecting walkway. The new terminal building (T2) will expand over 32000 m² (38,271.7 sq yd), where 40 check-in counters will be set up (including some automatic ones) and the installation of three baggage carousel
s is planned for luggage claim. It will also offer 8 jetways for direct entry from the terminal to the aircraft. There will be room in the terminal for airlines, travel agencies, restaurants and shops, and there are also plans for business lounges and additional services for passengers. The capacity of T2 will be 2.5 million passengers annually (850 departing and 850 arriving passengers per hour). T2 will only be used for Schengen traffic, while non-Schengen traffic will flow through the new part of the old terminal (T1). This will make some redundant space in T1 which will be transformed for commercial purposes. The construction of T2 is expected to be finished in 2014.
To the north, a business and logistics center officially named Aeropolis Ljubljana is planned to be constructed by 2020. It will consist of four parts: business center, business park, logistic center and hotel-conference complex. Other major projects include the relocation of the Kranj-Mengeš road to the north and a new train station which will connect the airport and its logistic center with surrounding cities.
Expansion plan (visualization of the expansion plan)
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its largest city. It is the centre of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It is located in the centre of the country in the Ljubljana Basin, and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants...
, Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
. The airport is located near the village of Brnik
Spodnji Brnik
Spodnji Brnik is a settlement in the Cerklje na Gorenjskem municipality in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.The Local Church is dedicated to Saints Simon and Jude and is first mentioned in documents from 1511 when it was extended and dedicated, its predecessor on the site probably dating to...
, 19 km (11.8 mi) north of Ljubljana and 11 km (6.8 mi) south of Kranj
Kranj
' is the third largest municipality and fourth largest city in Slovenia, with a population of 54,500 . It is located approximately 20 km north-west of Ljubljana...
on the road between Kranj and Mengeš
Mengeš
Mengeš is a settlement and municipality in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It is located approximately fifteen kilometers from the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. Mengeš became a municipality in 1995....
. It has a 3300 metre paved runway. Letališče Brnik was opened on December 24, 1963.
In 2007, the government renamed the airport to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik aiport. Jože Pučnik
Jože Pucnik
Jože Pučnik was a Slovenian public intellectual, sociologist and politician. During the Communist regime of Josip Broz Tito, Pučnik was one of the most outspoken Slovenian critics of dictatorship and lack of civil liberties in former Yugoslavia. He was imprisoned for a total of 7 years, and later...
was a Slovene public intellectual, dissident
Dissident
A dissident, broadly defined, is a person who actively challenges an established doctrine, policy, or institution. When dissidents unite for a common cause they often effect a dissident movement....
, and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, leader of the Democratic Opposition of Slovenia
Democratic Opposition of Slovenia
Democratic Opposition of Slovenia, also known as the DEMOS coalition was a coalition of democratic political parties, created by an agreement between the Slovenian Democratic Union, the Social Democrat Alliance of Slovenia, the Slovene Christian Democrats, the Farmers' Alliance and the Greens of...
(Demos) between 1989 and 1992, the coalition that led Slovenian independence movement.
The airport is home to Adria Airways
Adria Airways
Adria Airways d.d. is the Slovenian national airline. Today, the majority of Adria Airways business is in scheduled flights. Adria operates to 16 cities throughout Europe this winter and offers excellent connections to South East Europe. It is a Star Alliance member since 2004 and a Lufthansa...
, the Slovenian flag carrier
Flag carrier
A flag carrier is a transportation company, such as an airline or shipping company, that, being locally registered in a given country, enjoys preferential rights or privileges, accorded by the government, for international operations. It may be a state-run, state-owned or private but...
. There is currently one low-cost carrier
Low-cost carrier
A low-cost carrier or low-cost airline is an airline that generally has lower fares and fewer comforts...
serving the airport, EasyJet
EasyJet
EasyJet Airline Company Limited is a British airline headquartered at London Luton Airport. It carries more passengers than any other United Kingdom-based airline, operating domestic and international scheduled services on 500 routes between 118 European, North African, and West Asian airports...
, which connects Ljubljana to London Stansted
London Stansted Airport
-Cargo:-Statistics:-Infrastructure:-Terminal and satellite buildings:Stansted is the newest passenger airport of all the main London airports. The terminal is an oblong glass building, and is separated in to three areas: Check-in concourse, arrivals and departures...
and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. A few other airlines also serve the airport.
On December 8, 2004, the airport received its first annual millionth passenger. Overall, the airport handled 1,388,651 passengers in 2010. It is the only airport in Slovenia with scheduled air traffic.
The airport is served by a highway exit off the A2
A2 motorway (Slovenia)
The A2 motorway is a motorway in Slovenia, around 175 km long, connecting Karavanke Tunnel via the capital city Ljubljana to Obrežje . It connects several larger Slovenian cities, including Kranj, Ljubljana and Novo Mesto, and is part of the Pan-European corridor X.The motorway was completed...
motorway and by bus service connecting it with Ljubljana and Kranj. A rail line to both cities is planned as well.
Airport is equipped with ILS
Instrument Landing System
An instrument landing system is a ground-based instrument approach system that provides precision guidance to an aircraft approaching and landing on a runway, using a combination of radio signals and, in many cases, high-intensity lighting arrays to enable a safe landing during instrument...
Cat IIIb on runway 31. NDB
Non-directional beacon
A non-directional beacon is a radio transmitter at a known location, used as an aviation or marine navigational aid. As the name implies, the signal transmitted does not include inherent directional information, in contrast to other navigational aids such as low frequency radio range, VHF...
and VOR approach are also available.
The runway of the Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport was closed to air traffic in April 2010. During that time, the entire width of the asphalt surface of the runway was renovated, as well as the asphalt surface on some parts of taxiways.
Scheduled
Charter
Cargo airlines
Traffic figures
| Year | Passengers | Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 991,693 | 12,396 |
| 2001 | 894,130 | 12,403 |
| 2002 | 872,966 | 12,021 |
| 2003 | 928,397 | 12,080 |
| 2004 | 1,048,238 | 11,780 |
| 2005 | 1,218,896 | 11,560 |
| 2006 | 1,334,355 | 15,309 |
| 2007 | 1,524,028 | 21,717 |
| 2008 | 1,673,050 | 17,188 |
| 2009 | 1,433,855 | 14,333 |
| 2010 | 1,388,651 | 17,310 |
Expansion plan
Due to growing air traffic and Slovenia's EU entry, which requires the separation of traffic into SchengenSchengen Information System
The Schengen Information System , is a governmental database used by European countries to maintain and distribute information on individuals and pieces of property of interest. The intended uses of this system are for national security, border control and law enforcement purposes...
and non-Schengen, Brnik Airport Authorities have prepared a redevelopment plan for the existing passenger terminal
Airport terminal
An airport terminal is a building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from aircraft....
with emphasis on expansion of passenger capacity in the mid to long term timeframe. The terminal expansion will be concluded in two phases.
The works on the first phase started in early July 2007 to accommodate Slovenia's entry into the Schengen zone
Schengen Agreement
The Schengen Agreement is a treaty signed on 14 June 1985 near the town of Schengen in Luxembourg, between five of the ten member states of the European Economic Community. It was supplemented by the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement 5 years later...
in December 2007. The existing terminal building (T1) was extended with a whole new upper level added to it and renovated completely, the floor that has been added on top of the existing departure lounge, added additional 4000 m² (4,784 sq yd), four jetway
Jetway
A jet bridge is an enclosed, movable connector which extends from an airport terminal gate to an airplane, allowing passengers to board and disembark without having to go outside...
s have been installed as well so that passengers have easier access to the terminal and aircraft. A walkway to the second terminal building (T2) will be added once T2 terminal gets a go-ahead. With completion of works on T1, the airport gained extra floor area which in short term will ensure the separation of Schengen and non-Schengen traffic.
The second phase, which will begin in 2012, includes the construction of a completely new airport terminal (T2). It will be built right next to the old one (T1), using the existing infrastructure as a connecting walkway. The new terminal building (T2) will expand over 32000 m² (38,271.7 sq yd), where 40 check-in counters will be set up (including some automatic ones) and the installation of three baggage carousel
Baggage carousel
A baggage carousel is a device, generally at an airport, that delivers checked luggage to the passengers at the baggage claim area at their final destination. Not all airports use these devices...
s is planned for luggage claim. It will also offer 8 jetways for direct entry from the terminal to the aircraft. There will be room in the terminal for airlines, travel agencies, restaurants and shops, and there are also plans for business lounges and additional services for passengers. The capacity of T2 will be 2.5 million passengers annually (850 departing and 850 arriving passengers per hour). T2 will only be used for Schengen traffic, while non-Schengen traffic will flow through the new part of the old terminal (T1). This will make some redundant space in T1 which will be transformed for commercial purposes. The construction of T2 is expected to be finished in 2014.
To the north, a business and logistics center officially named Aeropolis Ljubljana is planned to be constructed by 2020. It will consist of four parts: business center, business park, logistic center and hotel-conference complex. Other major projects include the relocation of the Kranj-Mengeš road to the north and a new train station which will connect the airport and its logistic center with surrounding cities.
Expansion plan (visualization of the expansion plan)
External links
- Aerodrom Ljubljana (official website)
- Expansion plan (visualization of the expansion plan - Aeropolis)