Regional gateway serving the Paderborn and Lippstadt area.
Opened
1956
Location
Büren, Germany
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (IATA: PAD, ICAO: EDLP) is a regional airport located near Büren in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. It serves the cities of Paderborn and Lippstadt, as well as the broader Ostwestfalen-Lippe region, offering scheduled and charter flights primarily to leisure destinations.
The airport handles a modest volume of passengers annually and focuses largely on package holiday traffic to Mediterranean and other European vacation destinations. It has seen fluctuating traffic levels and airline partnerships over the years, with carriers such as Ryanair and various charter operators providing services.
Despite its relatively small size, Paderborn Lippstadt Airport plays an important role for the region, which lacks a larger nearby international hub, making it a convenient option for local travelers seeking direct leisure connections.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal designed to handle regional and charter traffic efficiently.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by car via the A33 motorway, and bus shuttle services connect it to Paderborn city center and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
Ryanair and various charter carriers have operated services from the airport, connecting the region to leisure destinations in Southern Europe.
Notable facts
›Located approximately 18 kilometers south of Paderborn city center near Büren.
›The airport serves primarily leisure and charter traffic rather than business routes.
›It is situated at an elevation of roughly 358 meters above sea level.
›The airport has a single runway designated 06/24.
›Paderborn Lippstadt Airport serves the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region, one of Germany's notable industrial and cultural areas.
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Paderborn Lippstadt Airport is a minor international airport in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe area in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Despite its name, the airport is actually located near the town of Büren, around 18 km (11 mi) from Paderborn city centre. It mainly serves flights to European leisure destinations.