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Regional gateway serving Braunschweig and the Wolfsburg area.
Opened
1935
Location
Braunschweig, Germany
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport (IATA: BWE, ICAO: EDVE) is a regional airport located in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany. It serves the greater Braunschweig-Wolfsburg metropolitan area, including the nearby city of Wolfsburg, home to Volkswagen's global headquarters.
The airport primarily handles general aviation, charter, and occasional scheduled services, and it plays an important role as a base for business aviation in the region. It is also closely associated with aerospace research and testing activities, given Braunschweig's status as a major center for aviation research in Germany, particularly through the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
While it does not serve as a major hub for commercial airlines, the airport supports regional connectivity and industrial aviation needs, particularly for the automotive industry in the area.
Terminals
The airport has a single, compact passenger terminal suited to its regional and business aviation scale.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via the A391 motorway, with taxi and car rental services available; direct public transport links to the city centre are limited.
Airlines here
The airport does not host major airline hubs but has historically served limited scheduled and charter operations by various regional carriers.
Notable facts
- ›The German Aerospace Center (DLR) operates a major research facility adjacent to the airport.
- ›Braunschweig has a long history in aviation research and engineering, making the airport an important base for test flights.
- ›The airport is located approximately 5 km from Braunschweig city centre.
- ›Wolfsburg, home to Volkswagen's headquarters, is located about 30 km to the north.
- ›The airport supports significant business aviation traffic related to the regional automotive and manufacturing industries.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
