Nuremberg Airport
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Nuremberg Airport is the international airport
of the Franconia
n metropolitan area
of Nuremberg
and the second-busiest airport in Bavaria
. The airport is ranked 10th among German airports and 87th in Europe
. It is also a hub
for Air Berlin
- Germany
's second largest airline. In 2010, 4.074 million passengers and 100.000 tons of cargo were handled.
.
A bus stop is located centrally in front of terminal 1 (entrance to departure hall 2). Bus number 32 connects the airport with bus and tram stop Thon between 5 a.m and 12 a.m.
Taxis are available around the clock and take around 15 minutes to get to the city centre.
Furthermore, rental car companies Avis
, Hertz
, Europcar
and Sixt
are located in the arrival hall.
The U-Bahn
(Metro
) line U2 connects the airport with the centre of the city every 10 to 15 minutes. The ride to the Hauptbahnhof (Central Railway Station) and the nearby Altstadt (historic old town) only takes 12 minutes. Because of the airport's close-in location and its direct connections to local streets, it is possible to walk or ride a bicycle from nearby neighborhoods right up to the terminal.
. It was inaugurated on April 6, 1955.
In 1960, the number of passengers to be welcomed at Nuremberg Airport reached 100.000 for the first time and in 1961 the runway was extended from 1.900 to 2.300 metres. In 1968, the runway was extended once again to its present length of 2.700 metres (8,858 ft). With this, the airport complied with the requirements for the landing of a jumbo jet. On July 12, 1970, a Boeing 747
touched down in Nuremberg for the first time and attracted 20.000 visitors.
The apron was enlarged in 1977 and in 1981 a new passenger terminal with an observation deck and a restaurant replaced the building used up to that point. In December 1986, the one million passenger mark was passed for the first time.
In 1997/98, the winter hub of Air Berlin
was established at Nuremberg Airport making it the second most important touristic interchange airport of the airline, next to Palma de Mallorca.
The new control tower commenced operations in 1999 and the metro station was opened as well. In 2002, the departure hall 2 was extended and a year later the cargo centre CCN2 with 6500 m² storage area and 4600 m² office space was inaugurated after one and a half years of construction time.
In 2005, Nuremberg Airport celebrated its 50th anniversary with 45,000 visitors. The new transfer control terminal with a floor space of 8500 m² and a new main gate (Tor 1) were completed a year later in 2006. In addition, a fully automatic luggage sorting system was launched.
Nuremberg Airport has been voted “Best German Airport” by readers of the Business Traveller magazine consecutively since 2008.
10/28 is 2700 meters long and 45 meters wide (8,858 by 148 ft). Takeoff and landing of all current aircraft, including widebody aircraft (e.g. Boeing 747) or cargo planes (e.g. Antonov An-124
) are possible. However, Nuremberg Airport is not licensed for Airbus A380
.
Since July 2009, the runway is being refurbished gradually in several phases. The surfaces of the runway and taxiways are renovated and latest technology, a new flare-path, drainage channels and a new electric ring surrounding the entire runway have been added.
In 2010, the runway was shortened to 2.300 meters temporarily since all work is done during operation. In 2011, work on the centerpiece of the runway begins. The completion is scheduled for 2015.
The extension of departure hall 2 was inaugurated on April 30, 1992 and was originally dimensioned for 2.8 million passengers per year. Now there is room for 5 million passengers per year. Daylight dominates the transparent construction made of steel and glass drafted by Nuremberg architects Grabow and Hoffmann. The construction phase took three years and cost about 100 million Deutsche Mark. The extension of the apron was included in the building costs as well as and three modern air bridges. Today, there are five finger docks available.
On January 25, 2007 the newest addition, the Transfer-Control-Terminal (TCT) was opened.
It not only serves as a capacity extension but is also allows for new legislation concerning security measures: since EU Regulation 2320/2002 airports have to make sure that non-EU passengers are controlled before continuing their trip to countries of the European Union
and don’t get mixed up with passengers, who have already been checked.
Inside of the three-floor terminal, a well-contrived gangway system makes sure that passengers are only passing the necessary controls – security check, police and customs – according to their respective country of origin and destination.
When the Cold War
ended and after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Nuremberg won back its central location in Europe. As a consequence Nuremberg Airport and air freight
quickly gained in importance in the 1990s.
Nuremberg is also the economic and service metropolis of Northern Bavaria with approximately 150.000 companies and enterprises taking advantage of the locality of Nuremberg as a traffic junction of highways and railroads. The region’s export share of 42% is remarkably high and above German average. In addition several headquarters of internationally operating companies are located in the region, for example Siemens
, Adidas
, Bosch
or Faber-Castell
.
There is no ban on nighttime flying at Nuremberg Airport allowing flexible flights at any time of the day, which is another decisive factor.
Due to the positive trend, Cargo Center II (CCN II) was built in 2003. Today, almost 14.000 m² storage area and 7000 m² office space are available at Nuremberg Airport. 97.421 tons of cargo were handled in 2010.
The Deutsche Flugsicherung
(DFS), who is in charge of air traffic control for Germany, moved into the 48 meter (157 ft) high tower in November 1998.
Depending on the parking time there are different tariffs to choose from, for example “BusinessParken” (business parking) or “UrlauberParken” (holiday parking).
Nuremberg Airport also offers valet parking
with additional services, like refueling, car wash, maintenance or safekeeping of valuables. All parking facilities are maximally 5 minutes of walking distance away from the terminals. There are short-term parking spots directly on the airport forecourt in front of the terminals.
, on the Canary Islands
and in Egypt
.
Intercontinental long-distance flights are not offered in Nuremberg, but there are ideal connections to international hubs like Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris or Amsterdam.
s.
The department is also taking care of all issues concerning the neighborhood and local residents, especially the mitigation and control of noise
. Of course, the design of quieter jet engines is helping their efforts, too. In 2004, the average level of the continuous sound pressure was 49dB(A).
In addition to developing strategies to reduce noise pollution the department also implements regular measurements of air pollutants
and soil analyses. In 2003, a biomonitoring campaign with honey bees was launched at the airport.
The water collected on the 70 ha of sealed or covered areas is being filtered and analyzed before it gets fed into receiving water courses, to prevent pollution due to oils or fuels. If the analyzed TOC
value is above the threshold level, the water is discharged into the sewerage.
Over the years, surface and aircraft de-icing fluids
have been replaced by substances with higher biodegradability.
A3 has been in the process of planning for a while now. A direct route to the airport with a tunnel under the runway to reduce traffic through city district Ziegelstein is favored and spatial planning has already been completed.
However, further planning has been delayed until 2013 as environmental organization Bund Naturschutz and alliance Nein zur Flughafen-Nordanbindung! are vehemently arguing against the plans.
at Nuremberg Airport is equipped with specialized fire apparatus and a modern vehicle fleet, including several airfield fire trucks
, tank tenders, swap body vehicles and ambulance vehicles.
The fire alarm system
on the site includes 1600 automatic fire alarms and 600 personal attack buttons.
Due to the organizational structure and daily training and simulation, vehicles are on their way to the scene of the accident or the fire ground 30 seconds at the latest after the alarm was triggered and reach anywhere at the airport in less than 3 minutes. The fire department is in attendance 24/7.
Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht e.V (DRF) and HDM Flugservice who are operating a rescue helicopter and an intensive care helicopter, respectively.
Furthermore, several air ambulance jets of ADAC
and Flight Ambulance International (FAI) are based in Nuremberg.
Boeing 737-800 skid off the runway shortly before takeoff
on a flight to Düsseldorf
, causing the airport to be closed for a few hours.
International airport
An international airport is any airport that can accommodate flights from other countries and are typically equipped with customs and immigration facilities to handle these flights to and from other countries...
of the Franconia
Franconia
Franconia is a region of Germany comprising the northern parts of the modern state of Bavaria, a small part of southern Thuringia, and a region in northeastern Baden-Württemberg called Tauberfranken...
n metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
of Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Nuremberg[p] is a city in the German state of Bavaria, in the administrative region of Middle Franconia. Situated on the Pegnitz river and the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal, it is located about north of Munich and is Franconia's largest city. The population is 505,664...
and the second-busiest airport in Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
. The airport is ranked 10th among German airports and 87th in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. It is also a hub
Airline hub
An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. It is part of a hub and spoke model, where travelers moving between airports not served by direct flights change planes en route to their destinations...
for Air Berlin
Air Berlin
Air Berlin PLC & Co. Luftverkehrs KG is Germany's second largest airline, after Lufthansa, and Europe's sixth largest airline in terms of passengers....
- Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
's second largest airline. In 2010, 4.074 million passengers and 100.000 tons of cargo were handled.
Location and access
Nuremberg Airport is located 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the city centre. It is accessible via nearby Motorway A 3, which connects to Motorway A 9 as well as Motorways A 73 and A 6Bundesautobahn 6
, also known as Via Carolina is a 477 km long German autobahn. It starts at the French border near Saarbrücken in the west and end at the Czech border near Waidhaus in the east....
.
A bus stop is located centrally in front of terminal 1 (entrance to departure hall 2). Bus number 32 connects the airport with bus and tram stop Thon between 5 a.m and 12 a.m.
Taxis are available around the clock and take around 15 minutes to get to the city centre.
Furthermore, rental car companies Avis
Avis Rent A Car System
Avis Rent a Car System, LLC is a car rental company headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, New Jersey, United States. Avis, Budget Rent a Car and Budget Truck Rental are all units of Avis Budget Group....
, Hertz
The Hertz Corporation
Hertz Global Holdings Inc is an American car rental company with international locations in 145 countries worldwide.-Early years:The company was founded by Walter L. Jacobs in 1918, who started a car rental operation in Chicago with a dozen Model T Ford cars. In 1923, Jacobs sold it to John D...
, Europcar
Europcar
Europcar is a Paris based car rental company owned by the French investment company Eurazeo, after its sale by the Volkswagen group. The company was founded in Paris in 1949...
and Sixt
Sixt
Sixt is a European car rental company. It has around 3,500 service stations in over 80 countries. Sixt was founded in 1912 by Martin Sixt in Munich.-Company facts:*Revenue : €1.44 billion*EBIT: €153.3 million*EBT: €121.647 million*Employees: 2,015...
are located in the arrival hall.
The U-Bahn
Nuremberg U-Bahn
The Nuremberg U-Bahn is a metro run by VAG Nürnberg , which itself is a member of the VGN . The Nuremberg U-Bahn is Germany's newest metro...
(Metro
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
) line U2 connects the airport with the centre of the city every 10 to 15 minutes. The ride to the Hauptbahnhof (Central Railway Station) and the nearby Altstadt (historic old town) only takes 12 minutes. Because of the airport's close-in location and its direct connections to local streets, it is possible to walk or ride a bicycle from nearby neighborhoods right up to the terminal.
Facts and figures
- apron: 246845 m² (295,224.2 sq yd)
- air cargo centre (storage space): 13317 m² (15,927 sq yd)
- runway: 2700 by
- operating hours: 24 hours
- no slot restrictions
- full service handling
- parking positions for planes: 44 (5 positions served by air bridge)
- passenger terminals: 2 departure halls, 1 arrival hall (all linked)
- 40 check-in desks
- car parking spaces: over 9,000
History
Nuremberg Airport was the first newly constructed airport in Germany after World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. It was inaugurated on April 6, 1955.
In 1960, the number of passengers to be welcomed at Nuremberg Airport reached 100.000 for the first time and in 1961 the runway was extended from 1.900 to 2.300 metres. In 1968, the runway was extended once again to its present length of 2.700 metres (8,858 ft). With this, the airport complied with the requirements for the landing of a jumbo jet. On July 12, 1970, a Boeing 747
Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 is a wide-body commercial airliner and cargo transport, often referred to by its original nickname, Jumbo Jet, or Queen of the Skies. It is among the world's most recognizable aircraft, and was the first wide-body ever produced...
touched down in Nuremberg for the first time and attracted 20.000 visitors.
The apron was enlarged in 1977 and in 1981 a new passenger terminal with an observation deck and a restaurant replaced the building used up to that point. In December 1986, the one million passenger mark was passed for the first time.
In 1997/98, the winter hub of Air Berlin
Air Berlin
Air Berlin PLC & Co. Luftverkehrs KG is Germany's second largest airline, after Lufthansa, and Europe's sixth largest airline in terms of passengers....
was established at Nuremberg Airport making it the second most important touristic interchange airport of the airline, next to Palma de Mallorca.
The new control tower commenced operations in 1999 and the metro station was opened as well. In 2002, the departure hall 2 was extended and a year later the cargo centre CCN2 with 6500 m² storage area and 4600 m² office space was inaugurated after one and a half years of construction time.
In 2005, Nuremberg Airport celebrated its 50th anniversary with 45,000 visitors. The new transfer control terminal with a floor space of 8500 m² and a new main gate (Tor 1) were completed a year later in 2006. In addition, a fully automatic luggage sorting system was launched.
Nuremberg Airport has been voted “Best German Airport” by readers of the Business Traveller magazine consecutively since 2008.
Capacity
The airport is ranked 10th among German airports with about four million passengers and more than 100.000 tons of cargo handled per year. 70.778 flight movements were counted in 2010.Runway
The runwayRunway
According to ICAO a runway is a "defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft." Runways may be a man-made surface or a natural surface .- Orientation and dimensions :Runways are named by a number between 01 and 36, which is generally one tenth...
10/28 is 2700 meters long and 45 meters wide (8,858 by 148 ft). Takeoff and landing of all current aircraft, including widebody aircraft (e.g. Boeing 747) or cargo planes (e.g. Antonov An-124
Antonov An-124
The Antonov An-124 Ruslan is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Ukrainian SSR's Antonov design bureau, then part of the Soviet Union. It is the world's largest ever serially-manufactured cargo airplane and world's second largest operating cargo aircraft...
) are possible. However, Nuremberg Airport is not licensed for Airbus A380
Airbus A380
The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet airliner manufactured by the European corporation Airbus, a subsidiary of EADS. It is the largest passenger airliner in the world. Due to its size, many airports had to modify and improve facilities to accommodate it...
.
Since July 2009, the runway is being refurbished gradually in several phases. The surfaces of the runway and taxiways are renovated and latest technology, a new flare-path, drainage channels and a new electric ring surrounding the entire runway have been added.
In 2010, the runway was shortened to 2.300 meters temporarily since all work is done during operation. In 2011, work on the centerpiece of the runway begins. The completion is scheduled for 2015.
Terminals
There are three linked passenger terminals at Nuremberg Airport: two departure halls and one arrival hall.The extension of departure hall 2 was inaugurated on April 30, 1992 and was originally dimensioned for 2.8 million passengers per year. Now there is room for 5 million passengers per year. Daylight dominates the transparent construction made of steel and glass drafted by Nuremberg architects Grabow and Hoffmann. The construction phase took three years and cost about 100 million Deutsche Mark. The extension of the apron was included in the building costs as well as and three modern air bridges. Today, there are five finger docks available.
On January 25, 2007 the newest addition, the Transfer-Control-Terminal (TCT) was opened.
It not only serves as a capacity extension but is also allows for new legislation concerning security measures: since EU Regulation 2320/2002 airports have to make sure that non-EU passengers are controlled before continuing their trip to countries of the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
and don’t get mixed up with passengers, who have already been checked.
Inside of the three-floor terminal, a well-contrived gangway system makes sure that passengers are only passing the necessary controls – security check, police and customs – according to their respective country of origin and destination.
Cargo center
In 1987, Cargo Center Nuremberg (CCN) was put into operation.When the Cold War
Cold War
The Cold War was the continuing state from roughly 1946 to 1991 of political conflict, military tension, proxy wars, and economic competition between the Communist World—primarily the Soviet Union and its satellite states and allies—and the powers of the Western world, primarily the United States...
ended and after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Nuremberg won back its central location in Europe. As a consequence Nuremberg Airport and air freight
Cargo airline
Cargo airlines are airlines dedicated to the transport of cargo. Some cargo airlines are divisions or subsidiaries of larger passenger airlines.-Logistics:...
quickly gained in importance in the 1990s.
Nuremberg is also the economic and service metropolis of Northern Bavaria with approximately 150.000 companies and enterprises taking advantage of the locality of Nuremberg as a traffic junction of highways and railroads. The region’s export share of 42% is remarkably high and above German average. In addition several headquarters of internationally operating companies are located in the region, for example Siemens
Siemens
Siemens may refer toSiemens, a German family name carried by generations of telecommunications industrialists, including:* Werner von Siemens , inventor, founder of Siemens AG...
, Adidas
Adidas
Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
, Bosch
Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert Bosch GmbH is a multinational engineering and electronics company headquartered in Gerlingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. It is the world's largest supplier of automotive components...
or Faber-Castell
Faber-Castell
Faber-Castell is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pens, pencils, other office supplies and art supplies, as well as high-end writing instruments and luxury leather goods...
.
There is no ban on nighttime flying at Nuremberg Airport allowing flexible flights at any time of the day, which is another decisive factor.
Due to the positive trend, Cargo Center II (CCN II) was built in 2003. Today, almost 14.000 m² storage area and 7000 m² office space are available at Nuremberg Airport. 97.421 tons of cargo were handled in 2010.
Tower
The control tower at Nuremberg Airport was drafted by architect Günther Behnisch and has become the architectural landmark of the airport with its dynamic silhouette. It was built because the original control tower with the height of 18 meters was no longer high enough for the growing airport. The total costs for this project amounted to approximately 30 million Deutsche Mark.The Deutsche Flugsicherung
Deutsche Flugsicherung
The Deutsche Flugsicherung is the company in charge of air traffic control for Germany. It is a company organized under private law and 100% owned by the Federal Republic of Germany. Since 1994, DFS has been responsible for handling both civil and military air traffic in peacetime, removing a...
(DFS), who is in charge of air traffic control for Germany, moved into the 48 meter (157 ft) high tower in November 1998.
Parking
There are about 9.000 car parking spaces available at Nuremberg Airport. Apart from three parking garages, there are various parking lots in close vicinity to the terminals. The newest facility is parking garage P3 with seven levels and 2.200 parking spaces.Depending on the parking time there are different tariffs to choose from, for example “BusinessParken” (business parking) or “UrlauberParken” (holiday parking).
Nuremberg Airport also offers valet parking
Valet parking
Valet parking is a parking service offered by some restaurants, stores, and other businesses, particularly in North America. In contrast to "self-parking", where customers find a parking space on their own, customers' vehicles are parked for them by a person called a valet...
with additional services, like refueling, car wash, maintenance or safekeeping of valuables. All parking facilities are maximally 5 minutes of walking distance away from the terminals. There are short-term parking spots directly on the airport forecourt in front of the terminals.
Statistics
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| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft movements | 70.778 | 71.217 | 76.768 | 81,082 | 78,043 | 76,111 | 71,818 | 73,233 | 77,854 |
| Passengers | 4.073.819 | 3,969,857 | 4,274,222 | 4,244,115 | 3,965,357 | 3,847,646 | 3,653,569 | 3,296,267 | 3,213,444 |
| Scheduled Passengers | 2.154.170 | 2,054,635 | 2,266,716 | n.a. | 1,923,381 | 1,606,065 | 1,395,920 | 1,304,371 | n.a. |
| Charter Passengers | 1.844.593 | 1,850,654 | 1,942,701 | n.a. | 1,960,005 | 2,163,271 | 2,160,934 | 1,916,526 | n.a. |
| Air freight and mail (metric tons) | 97.421 | 80,158 | 104,607 | 107,982 | 98,264 | 80,665 | 71,578 | 69,435 | 69,875 |
| Employees | n.a. | 4.083 | 4,083 | n.a. | 4,200 | 4,070 | 3,958 | 3,791 | 3,769 |
Airlines and destinations
Nuremberg Airport offers about 60 nonstop destinations in Germany and Europe, especially touristic destinations at the Mediterranean SeaMediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Anatolia and Europe, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant...
, on the Canary Islands
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands , also known as the Canaries , is a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 km west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. The Canaries are a Spanish autonomous community and an outermost region of the European Union...
and in Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
.
Intercontinental long-distance flights are not offered in Nuremberg, but there are ideal connections to international hubs like Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris or Amsterdam.
Environment
In 2001, Nuremberg Airport founded its own environmental protection department dealing with all environmentally relevant activities and tasks, such as energy or waste management, habitat protection, water pollution control or bird management to prevent bird strikeBird strike
A bird strike—sometimes called birdstrike, avian ingestion , bird hit, or BASH —is a collision between an airborne animal and a man-made vehicle, especially aircraft...
s.
The department is also taking care of all issues concerning the neighborhood and local residents, especially the mitigation and control of noise
Noise mitigation
Noise mitigation is a set of strategies to reduce noise pollution. The main areas of noise mitigation or abatement are: transportation noise control, architectural design, and occupational noise control...
. Of course, the design of quieter jet engines is helping their efforts, too. In 2004, the average level of the continuous sound pressure was 49dB(A).
In addition to developing strategies to reduce noise pollution the department also implements regular measurements of air pollutants
Air pollution
Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or cause damage to the natural environment or built environment, into the atmosphere....
and soil analyses. In 2003, a biomonitoring campaign with honey bees was launched at the airport.
The water collected on the 70 ha of sealed or covered areas is being filtered and analyzed before it gets fed into receiving water courses, to prevent pollution due to oils or fuels. If the analyzed TOC
Total organic carbon
Total organic carbon is the amount of carbon bound in an organic compound and is often used as a non-specific indicator of water quality or cleanliness of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment....
value is above the threshold level, the water is discharged into the sewerage.
Over the years, surface and aircraft de-icing fluids
Deicing
For snow and ice control on roadways and similar facilities, see Snow removalDe-icing is defined as removal of snow, ice or frost from a surface...
have been replaced by substances with higher biodegradability.
Airport Business Center
In 2009, a decision has been reached that a new hotel with conference rooms and offices will be built at the airport roundabout. ConTech GmbH and the architect's office Christ, both from Nuremberg, will realize the project with investor ZBI. Several notable hotel chains have applied as operators. "The Airport Business Center is part of a comprehensive strategy to establish the airport as a location for international conferences, meetings and events and to create even more attractive offers for visitors," the airport’s Managing Director Karl-Heinz Krüger said.Motorway access
A direct access to federal autobahnGerman Autobahnen
The German autobahns are the nationally coordinated motorway system in Germany. In German, they are officially called Bundesautobahn , which translates as federal expressways...
A3 has been in the process of planning for a while now. A direct route to the airport with a tunnel under the runway to reduce traffic through city district Ziegelstein is favored and spatial planning has already been completed.
However, further planning has been delayed until 2013 as environmental organization Bund Naturschutz and alliance Nein zur Flughafen-Nordanbindung! are vehemently arguing against the plans.
Fire and rescue service
The fire departmentAircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Aircraft rescue and firefighting is a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation and possible rescue of passengers and crew of an aircraft involved in an airport ground emergency....
at Nuremberg Airport is equipped with specialized fire apparatus and a modern vehicle fleet, including several airfield fire trucks
Airport Crash Tender
An airport crash tender is a specialised fire engine designed for use at aerodromes and airports in aircraft accidents.Airport Crash Tenders are extremely powerful machines...
, tank tenders, swap body vehicles and ambulance vehicles.
The fire alarm system
Fire alarm system
An automatic fire alarm system is designed to detect the unwanted presence of fire by monitoring environmental changes associated with combustion. In general, a fire alarm system is classified as either automatically actuated, manually actuated, or both...
on the site includes 1600 automatic fire alarms and 600 personal attack buttons.
Due to the organizational structure and daily training and simulation, vehicles are on their way to the scene of the accident or the fire ground 30 seconds at the latest after the alarm was triggered and reach anywhere at the airport in less than 3 minutes. The fire department is in attendance 24/7.
Air rescue
Nuremberg Airport also serves as a center for the air rescue servicesAir ambulance
An air ambulance is an aircraft used for emergency medical assistance in situations where either a traditional ambulance cannot reach the scene easily or quickly enough, or the patient needs to be transported over a distance or terrain that makes air transportation the most practical transport....
Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht e.V (DRF) and HDM Flugservice who are operating a rescue helicopter and an intensive care helicopter, respectively.
Furthermore, several air ambulance jets of ADAC
ADAC
The ADAC is Germany's and Europe's largest automobile club, with more than 17 million members in June 2010. It was founded on May 24, 1903 as "Deutsche Motorradfahrer-Vereinigung" and was renamed in 1911...
and Flight Ambulance International (FAI) are based in Nuremberg.
Accidents and incidents
On January 8, 2010, an Air BerlinAir Berlin
Air Berlin PLC & Co. Luftverkehrs KG is Germany's second largest airline, after Lufthansa, and Europe's sixth largest airline in terms of passengers....
Boeing 737-800 skid off the runway shortly before takeoff
Takeoff
Takeoff is the phase of flight in which an aerospace vehicle goes from the ground to flying in the air.For horizontal takeoff aircraft this usually involves starting with a transition from moving along the ground on a runway. For balloons, helicopters and some specialized fixed-wing aircraft , no...
on a flight to Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is the capital city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and centre of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.Düsseldorf is an important international business and financial centre and renowned for its fashion and trade fairs. Located centrally within the European Megalopolis, the...
, causing the airport to be closed for a few hours.
Literature
Bernd Windsheimer: 50 Jahre Airport Nürnberg 1955-2005. Geschichte der Luftfahrt in Nürnberg, Nürnberg 2005External links
- Airport Nuremberg Website
- Official Twitter channel @airportnue
- Official Facebook page
- Official YouTube channel