What is Liège Airport?
Q: What is Liège Airport?
A: Liège Airport is an important cargo airport in Belgium.
Q: In what position does Liège Airport stand among the biggest cargo airports in Europe and the world?
A: At the end of 2007, Liège Airport was the 8th biggest cargo airport in Europe and the 38th biggest in the world.
Q: What is the importance of the location of Liège Airport?
A: Liège Airport is in the centre of the golden triangle Paris – Amsterdam – Frankfurt that handles 66% of European freight, 75% with London added.
Q: Where is the airport situated and what is its main purpose?
A: The airport is in the northwest of the city of Liège, in the east of Belgium. It is mainly used for freight operation but also serves more than 21 destinations for passengers (mainly charters).
Q: What airlines use Liège Airport as their world hub and European hub respectively?
A: Liège Airport is the world hub of TNT Airways, and the European hub of CAL Cargo Air Lines, El Al Cargo, and Ethiopian Cargo (using Southern Air aircraft).
Q: What is the significance of Liège Airport for Kalitta Air?
A: The airport is also used as a regular refuelling stop on New York City – Middle East routes by Kalitta Air (including the Newark – Baghdad route for US mail).
Q: How many destinations does Liège Airport serve for passengers?
A: Liège Airport serves more than 21 destinations for passengers (mainly charters).
