Traian Vuia International Airport
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Timişoara "Traian Vuia" International (also known as Giarmata Airport) is Romania
's third largest airport in terms of air traffic, after Bucharest Henri Coandă
and Bucharest Aurel Vlaicu Airport
and the main air transportation hub for the western part of Romania. It is located in Timişoara
, in the region of Banat
, near the Hungarian and Serbian border. The airport was renamed on February 6, 2003 in memory of Traian Vuia
, a Romanian flight pioneer and a Timiş County
native. Timişoara Airport is important for business travellers, too, as a number of international businesses operate in Timişoara
.
's first airport (Timişoara Communal Airport) was built a few kilometers away from the current airport's position, in the town of Moşniţa Veche. The first airplane landed there on July 17, 1935.
The airport was rebuilt on its current position in the 1960s. The domestic flights terminal was opened in 1964. In 1980 the airport received International Airport status.
The airport has ILS CAT II status.
93rd Air Base. The 93rd Air base was disbanded in August 2004 with the MiG-21 Lancers and IAR-330
moving to Câmpia Turzii
for reassignment to 71st Air Base
. The air base also operated the MiG-23 Flogger, which was retired in early 2002. Over 30 MiG-23s are still in storage at Timişoara Airport. The military section of the airport is currently an annex of the 71st Air Base and operates the 714th Transport Helicopter Squadron, with the IAR 330 in service.
, the main airport for the Danube-Kris-Mures-Tisza
euroregion
and it serves as an alternate airport for Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport
, Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
, Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
and Budapest Airport.
(E70).
The airport is located in the N-E part of Timişoara
, at a 12 km distance from the city centre, near Ghiroda village. The RATT Express 4 (E4) connects the terminal to Timişoara city centre.
Taxis and car rental agencies are available, too.
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
's third largest airport in terms of air traffic, after Bucharest Henri Coandă
Henri Coanda International Airport
Henri Coandă International Airport is Romania's busiest international airport, located northwest of the city of Bucharest, within Otopeni city limits. One of two airports serving the Romanian capital, the other being Băneasa, it is named after Romanian flight pioneer Henri Coandă, builder of...
and Bucharest Aurel Vlaicu Airport
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
-Terminated destinations:-See also:*Aviation in Romania*Transport in Romania*Blue Air-External links:**...
and the main air transportation hub for the western part of Romania. It is located in Timişoara
Timisoara
Timișoara is the capital city of Timiș County, in western Romania. One of the largest Romanian cities, with an estimated population of 311,586 inhabitants , and considered the informal capital city of the historical region of Banat, Timișoara is the main social, economic and cultural center in the...
, in the region of Banat
Banat
The Banat is a geographical and historical region in Central Europe currently divided between three countries: the eastern part lies in western Romania , the western part in northeastern Serbia , and a small...
, near the Hungarian and Serbian border. The airport was renamed on February 6, 2003 in memory of Traian Vuia
Traian Vuia
Traian Vuia was a Romanian inventor and aviation pioneer who designed, builtand flew an early aircraft. His first flight traveled about 12 m at Montesson, France on March 18, 1906...
, a Romanian flight pioneer and a Timiş County
Timis County
Timiș , , Banat Bulgarian: ) is a county of western Romania, in the historical region Banat, with the county seat at Timișoara. It is the largest county in Romania in terms of land area....
native. Timişoara Airport is important for business travellers, too, as a number of international businesses operate in Timişoara
Timisoara
Timișoara is the capital city of Timiș County, in western Romania. One of the largest Romanian cities, with an estimated population of 311,586 inhabitants , and considered the informal capital city of the historical region of Banat, Timișoara is the main social, economic and cultural center in the...
.
History
TimişoaraTimisoara
Timișoara is the capital city of Timiș County, in western Romania. One of the largest Romanian cities, with an estimated population of 311,586 inhabitants , and considered the informal capital city of the historical region of Banat, Timișoara is the main social, economic and cultural center in the...
's first airport (Timişoara Communal Airport) was built a few kilometers away from the current airport's position, in the town of Moşniţa Veche. The first airplane landed there on July 17, 1935.
The airport was rebuilt on its current position in the 1960s. The domestic flights terminal was opened in 1964. In 1980 the airport received International Airport status.
The airport has ILS CAT II status.
Military uses
The Traian Vuia International Airport was home of the Romanian Air ForceRomanian Air Force
The Romanian Air Force is the air force branch of the Romanian Armed Forces. It has an air force headquarters, an operational command, four air bases and an air defense brigade...
93rd Air Base. The 93rd Air base was disbanded in August 2004 with the MiG-21 Lancers and IAR-330
IAR 330
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moving to Câmpia Turzii
Câmpia Turzii
Câmpia Turzii is a city in Cluj County, Romania, which was formed in 1925 by the union of two villages, Ghiriş and Sâncrai...
for reassignment to 71st Air Base
RoAF 71st Air Base
The Romanian Air Force 71st Air Base is located near the town of Câmpia Turzii, in Cluj County. The 71st Airbase was founded on the 1st of June 2002, according to the Romanian Armed Forces reorganization program....
. The air base also operated the MiG-23 Flogger, which was retired in early 2002. Over 30 MiG-23s are still in storage at Timişoara Airport. The military section of the airport is currently an annex of the 71st Air Base and operates the 714th Transport Helicopter Squadron, with the IAR 330 in service.
Airlines and destinations
Cargo airlines
Terminated destinations
Traffic
In 2009, the airport served 956,897 passengers, an increase of 7.5% compared to 2008, and is expected to reach the first million passengers in the following years. TSR is one of the four airports in Romania capable of handling jumbo jetsWide-body aircraft
A wide-body aircraft is a large airliner with two passenger aisles, also known as a widebody aircraft or twin-aisle aircraft. The typical fuselage diameter is . In the typical wide-body economy cabin, passengers are seated seven to ten abreast, allowing a total capacity of 200 to 850 passengers...
, the main airport for the Danube-Kris-Mures-Tisza
Danube-Kris-Mures-Tisza
Danube-Kris-Mureș-Tisza is a euroregion located in Hungary, Romania and Serbia. It is named after four rivers: Danube, Körös, Mureș and Tisa.- Member regions :...
euroregion
Euroregion
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and it serves as an alternate airport for Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport
Henri Coanda International Airport
Henri Coandă International Airport is Romania's busiest international airport, located northwest of the city of Bucharest, within Otopeni city limits. One of two airports serving the Romanian capital, the other being Băneasa, it is named after Romanian flight pioneer Henri Coandă, builder of...
, Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
-Terminated destinations:-See also:*Aviation in Romania*Transport in Romania*Blue Air-External links:**...
, Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is Serbia's busiest airport, also known as Surčin , after a nearby Belgrade district.Named after Nikola Tesla, the airport is situated west, of central Belgrade, in the Municipality of Surčin, surrounded by Syrmia's fertile lowlands...
and Budapest Airport.
| Year | Passengers | Aircraft movements |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 223,133 | |
| 2001 | 250,808 | 8,579 |
| 2002 | 269,347 | 11,362 |
| 2003 | 332,164 | 16,349 |
| 2004 | 403,050 | 18,280 |
| 2005 | 611,705 | 22,716 |
| 2006 | 753,934 | 24,817 |
| 2007 | 861,171 | 25,320 |
| 2008 | 890,137 | 27,100 |
| 2009 | 956,897 | 27,642 |
City access
Access to the airport is possible from the European road DN6DN6
Romania's DN6 links the capital city of Bucharest to the Banat region, in western Romania, and further to the eastern European capitals Budapest and Belgrade...
(E70).
The airport is located in the N-E part of Timişoara
Timisoara
Timișoara is the capital city of Timiș County, in western Romania. One of the largest Romanian cities, with an estimated population of 311,586 inhabitants , and considered the informal capital city of the historical region of Banat, Timișoara is the main social, economic and cultural center in the...
, at a 12 km distance from the city centre, near Ghiroda village. The RATT Express 4 (E4) connects the terminal to Timişoara city centre.
Taxis and car rental agencies are available, too.