Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport, officially renamed in 2016 to honor former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, is the busiest airport in northern Germany and one of the oldest commercial airports in the world, with origins dating to 1911. Located approximately 8 kilometres north of the Hamburg city centre in the Fuhlsbüttel district, it serves millions of passengers annually with connections to destinations across Europe and beyond. The airport operates two passenger terminals and handles a broad mix of full-service carriers, low-cost airlines, and charter flights. Lufthansa maintains a significant presence as a key carrier, and the airport acts as an important regional hub for northern Germany, Scandinavia routes, and transatlantic services. It is owned and operated by Flughafen Hamburg GmbH, a joint venture involving the City of Hamburg and private investors.