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Former military airfield turned regional cargo and charter hub.
Opened
1939
Location
Lahr/Schwarzwald, Germany
Lahr Airport (IATA: LHA, ICAO: EDTL) is a regional airport located near Lahr/Schwarzwald in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It occupies the site of a former Canadian and French military air base that was active during the Cold War era, with the military departing in the 1990s following German reunification.
The airport has since been repurposed primarily for cargo operations, charter flights, and general aviation. It serves as a secondary gateway to the Upper Rhine region and benefits from its proximity to the French border and the Black Forest area. Scheduled passenger traffic has been limited, though the airport has periodically attracted low-cost and charter operators seeking alternatives to busier regional hubs such as Baden-Baden/Karlsruhe.
Terminals
The airport has a modest passenger terminal facility suited for low-volume charter and regional traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via the B415 and nearby autobahn connections, with taxi and private car being the primary ground transport options.
Airlines here
No major airlines maintain permanent bases at Lahr; the airport primarily handles charter, cargo, and occasional seasonal flights.
Notable facts
- ›The airfield was used by the Royal Canadian Air Force as CFB Lahr during the Cold War until 1994.
- ›French forces also operated from the base as part of NATO's European presence.
- ›The airport's runway is approximately 3,000 meters long, a legacy of its military origins.
- ›Lahr is located close to the French Alsace region, giving it cross-border catchment potential.
- ›The site has been explored for expanded commercial use multiple times since military withdrawal.
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