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Strasbourg Airport

Aéroport de Strasbourg
Aéroport Strasbourg Entzheim SXB avril 2015-03.jpg
Summary
Airport type Public
Serves Strasbourg, France
Location Entzheim
Elevation AMSL 505 ft / 154 m
Coordinates 48°32′31″N 07°38′04″E / 48.54194°N 7.63444°E / 48.54194; 7.63444
Map
LFST is located in France
LFST
LFST
Location in France
Runway
Runway Length Surface
m ft
05/23 2,400 7,874 Asphalt
Statistics (2018)
Passengers 1,297,177
Passenger traffic change Increase 7.4%
Source: French AIP, Aeroport.fr

Strasbourg Airport is an important international airport. It is located in Entzheim, a town about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) west-southwest of Strasbourg, France. In 2018, over 1.2 million passengers used the airport. This shows how many people travel through it each year.

What is an International Airport?

An international airport is a large airport that handles flights to and from other countries. It has customs and immigration services. This allows people and goods to enter and leave a country legally.

Airport Codes

Every airport has special codes to identify it. Strasbourg Airport uses two main codes:

  • SXB is its IATA code. This code is used by airlines and travel agencies. You often see it on your plane tickets.
  • LFST is its ICAO code. This code is used by air traffic control and pilots. It helps them identify airports during flights.

Location and Importance

Strasbourg Airport serves the city of Strasbourg. Strasbourg is a major city in eastern France. The airport helps connect the region to many other places. It is important for both business and tourism. People from all over the world use this airport to visit Strasbourg and the surrounding areas.

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