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Historic north German airport serving the Hanseatic city of Lübeck.
Opened
1917
Location
Lübeck, Germany
Lübeck Blankensee Airport (IATA: LBC, ICAO: EDHL) is a regional airport located in Blankensee, a southern district of Lübeck, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It sits approximately 7 kilometers south of Lübeck's city center and has historically served both commercial and general aviation traffic.
The airport gained notable prominence in the 2000s when Ryanair used it as an alternative gateway to Hamburg, attracting budget travelers to the region. However, Ryanair ceased operations there in 2013, and commercial scheduled services declined significantly thereafter. The airport has since focused primarily on general aviation, cargo, and charter operations.
Despite efforts to attract new carriers and revive scheduled services, Lübeck Blankensee Airport has struggled commercially. Its proximity to Hamburg Airport, one of Germany's busiest hubs, poses a significant competitive challenge for attracting sustained airline interest.
Terminals
The airport has a single small passenger terminal designed for regional and low-cost carrier operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by bus services connecting to Lübeck's city center and main railway station.
Airlines here
No major scheduled airlines currently operate regular services from Lübeck Blankensee; Ryanair was the last significant carrier, departing in 2013.
Notable facts
- ›The airport originated as a military airfield during World War I, established around 1917.
- ›Ryanair operated flights from Lübeck from 2000 until 2013, marketing it as 'Hamburg (Lübeck)' to attract Hamburg-area passengers.
- ›The airport is located roughly 60 kilometers east of Hamburg Airport, its primary regional competitor.
- ›Following Ryanair's withdrawal, the airport faced serious financial difficulties and discussions about closure.
- ›The facility continues to handle general aviation, flight training, and occasional charter or cargo flights.
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