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Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)
Antwerp, Belgium

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Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)
Antwerp, Belgium
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Belgium's oldest airport, serving Antwerp since 1923.
Opened
1923
Location
Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp International Airport, also known as Deurne Airport, is located just a few kilometres east of Antwerp's city centre in the Deurne district. It is one of the oldest airports in Belgium, with a history stretching back to the early 1920s, and it holds the distinction of being the world's first airport to offer scheduled commercial flights using customs clearance.
The airport primarily handles business aviation, charter flights, and a small number of scheduled regional services. Its compact size and proximity to the city make it a convenient option for business travellers, though its route network is limited compared to Brussels Airport.
Antwerp Airport has faced ongoing discussions about its future, including debates over expansion, noise restrictions, and competition from larger regional hubs. Despite these challenges, it continues to serve as an important facility for general and business aviation in the Benelux region.
Terminals
The airport has a single, relatively small passenger terminal suited to its low annual passenger volume.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by bus and taxi, with the Antwerp city centre reachable in approximately 10–15 minutes by car or taxi.
Airlines here
VLM Airlines has historically operated from Antwerp, and the airport hosts various charter and business aviation operators rather than major network carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Antwerp Airport is widely cited as the world's first airport to offer scheduled international commercial air services with customs facilities, dating to 1923.
- ›The airport is situated only about 4 km from Antwerp's city centre, making it one of the closest major airports to a city centre in Europe.
- ›It covers a relatively small area and has a single runway, limiting its capacity for large commercial aircraft.
- ›The airport has been subject to recurring political and civic debates regarding noise pollution and potential closure or relocation.
- ›It primarily serves business aviation, cargo, and flight training in addition to limited scheduled passenger services.
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