Aalborg Airport is a dual-use (civilian/military) airport located in Nørresundby, Aalborg Municipality, Denmark, which is 3.5 NM northwest of Aalborg.

History

Aalborg Airport was opened in 1938 as the second national airport. During World War II, Aalborg was occupied and used by the German Air Force. The 3rd and 5th squadrons of Bordfliegergruppe 196 (Embarked Air Group 196) as well as the group's staff unit, used Aalborg as a base for maritime reconnaissance flights and detachments serving aboard German Navy surface combatants. The present terminal building is from 2001. The airport was enlarged during 2007 and 2013, increasing the terminal size and number of gates. Scandinavian Airlines flew nonstop to Newark between April and October 2023.

Facilities

The airport is at an elevation of 10 ft above mean sea level. It has two runways: 08L/26R is 2654 x and 08R/26L is 2549 x.

Airlines and destinations

The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at the airport:

Other facilities

North Flying has its head office in the North Flying Terminal at Aalborg Airport. Greenland Express had its headquarters at the airport as well.

Statistics

Ground transport

Train

The airport is served by Aalborg Airport railway station on the Aalborg Airport railway line. The trains go to Copenhagen Central Station, calling at three stops in Aalborg and then several cities along the route. The station started operation on 13 December 2020.

Bus

City buses also go from the airport.