Norwich International Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Norwich International Airport
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The control tower at Norwich International Airport
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Omniport (80.1%), Norfolk County Council, Norwich City Council |
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| Operator | Norwich Airport Limited | ||||||||||
| Serves | Norwich | ||||||||||
| Location | Norwich, Norfolk | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 117 ft / 36 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 52°40′33″N 001°16′58″E / 52.67583°N 1.28278°E | ||||||||||
| Website | http://www.norwichairport.co.uk | ||||||||||
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| Statistics (2009) | |||||||||||
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Norwich International Airport (codes: NWI, EGSH) is an airport located in the city of Norwich, United Kingdom. It is an important place for people to travel by air, connecting Norwich to other parts of the world and the UK.
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What is an Airport?
An airport is a special place where airplanes take off and land. It has runways for planes, terminals where passengers wait, and control towers to guide aircraft. Airports are like busy hubs that help people and goods travel quickly across long distances. They also have many jobs, from pilots and flight attendants to security staff and baggage handlers.
Flying from Norwich
Norwich Airport offers regular flights to different places. One of its main routes is to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands, operated by KLM. This flight is very important because Amsterdam is a big international hub, meaning you can connect to many other countries from there.
The airport also has flights to other places within the British Isles. These flights help people travel easily around the UK. For example, Loganair flies from Norwich to cities like Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Jersey.
How Busy is Norwich Airport?
Norwich Airport is a busy place, with many planes taking off and landing each day. In 2009, there were over 42,000 aircraft movements, which means planes either arrived or departed. In the same year, more than 430,000 passengers traveled through the airport. This shows how many people use Norwich Airport for their journeys.
The airport has one main runway, which is about 1,841 meters (or 6,040 feet) long. This runway is made of asphalt and concrete, making it strong enough for large airplanes to use safely.
Who Runs the Airport?
Norwich International Airport is a public airport. This means it's available for everyone to use. It is owned by a few different groups, including Omniport, Norfolk County Council, and Norwich City Council. The airport is operated by a company called Norwich Airport Limited. They are responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly, from managing flights to looking after the airport buildings.
Images for kids
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Control tower at Norwich International Airport.
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See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Norwich para niños
