Southern Netherlands gateway serving Maastricht and Aachen region.
Opened
1962
Location
Maastricht, Netherlands
Maastricht Aachen Airport (IATA: MST, ICAO: EHBK) is an international airport located near Maastricht in the southern Dutch province of Limburg. It serves the tripoint border region of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, with the German city of Aachen reflected in its name.
The airport has historically been a significant hub for cargo operations, particularly freight forwarding, while also handling leisure and charter passenger flights. Its strategic location near major European logistics corridors has made it attractive for cargo carriers.
In recent years the airport has faced financial challenges and uncertainty regarding its future, with debates over its viability and sustainability. Despite periods of reduced activity, efforts have been made by regional stakeholders to sustain and develop the facility.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling leisure, charter, and limited scheduled services.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Maastricht city centre by bus services, with the journey taking approximately 30 minutes.
Airlines here
The airport has hosted charter and low-cost carriers including Ryanair and TUI fly, alongside cargo operators such as FedEx and Maastricht Air Cargo.
Notable facts
›Located approximately 8 km north of Maastricht city centre near the village of Beek.
›Cargo operations have historically been a major component of the airport's activity.
›The airport serves the tri-border region where the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany meet.
›The airport has faced repeated financial difficulties and discussions about potential closure.
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Maastricht Aachen Airport is a major cargo hub and regional passenger airport in Beek in Limburg, the Netherlands, located 5 NM northeast of Maastricht and 15 NM northwest of Aachen, Germany. It is the second-largest hub for cargo flights in the Netherlands. As of 2024, the airport had a passenger throughput of 230,932 and handled 29,448 tons of cargo.