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I went with my camera to Düsseldorf airport for some sunset plane spotting

Düsseldorf Airport (Flughafen Düsseldorf, IATA: DUS, ICAO: EDDL) is the international airport of Düsseldorf, the capital of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Here are some key details about the airport:

General Information
- Location: Düsseldorf, Germany, approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north of downtown Düsseldorf.
- Opened: 1927.
- Type: Public.
- Operator: Flughafen Düsseldorf GmbH.
- Hub for: Eurowings, a major German low-cost carrier.
- Elevation: 147 feet (45 meters).

Facilities
- Terminals: Düsseldorf Airport has three passenger terminals: A, B, and C.
- Terminal A: Primarily serves Lufthansa and its Star Alliance partners.
- Terminal B: Mainly serves domestic and EU flights from various airlines.
- Terminal C: Primarily handles non-Schengen and long-haul flights.
- Runways: Two runways:
- 05R/23L: 3,000 meters (9,843 feet).
- 05L/23R: 2,700 meters (8,858 feet).
- Passenger Services: Lounges, shopping, dining, duty-free shops, car rental services, and various amenities for passengers.

Transportation
- Rail: The airport is served by the Düsseldorf Airport station, with connections to long-distance trains (ICE, IC) and regional trains (S-Bahn).
- Road: Well-connected by the autobahn network, with direct access from the A44 highway.
- Public Transport: Buses and trams provide convenient access to the city and surrounding areas.
- Parking: Multiple parking options available, including short-term, long-term, and valet parking services.

Airlines and Destinations
- Airlines: A wide range of international and domestic airlines operate from Düsseldorf Airport, including major carriers such as Lufthansa, Emirates, British Airways, Air France, and Turkish Airlines.
- Destinations: Offers flights to numerous destinations across Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa.

Statistics
- Passenger Traffic: One of the busiest airports in Germany, handling over 25 million passengers annually (pre-COVID data).
- Cargo: Also handles a significant amount of cargo traffic.

Additional Features
- SkyTrain: An automated people mover system that connects the terminals with the airport railway station.
- Environmental Initiatives: Düsseldorf Airport has implemented various sustainability initiatives, including noise reduction programs and energy-efficient practices.

Future Developments
- Expansion Plans: The airport is continually updating and expanding its facilities to handle increasing passenger numbers and enhance service quality.



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