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Luxembourg-Findel International Airport

Luxembourg, Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
IATA: LUX ICAO: ELLX
Longest Active Runway
13,123 ft
4,000 meters
Field Elevation
1,234 ft
376 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
49.6268°, 6.2121°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#69 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#116 of 7558
Top 1.8% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Luxembourg)
#1 in LU
#1 of 1 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+31.2%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Luxembourg-Findel International Airport's longest active runway measures 13,123 ft (4,000 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #69. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #116 worldwide (Top 1.8%) and #1 nationally in Luxembourg.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Luxembourg Findel Airport punches far above its geographic weight as a global air freight titan. Its 13,123 ft runway easily accommodates fully loaded Boeing 747-8F freighters operating around the clock for home-carrier Cargolux. Positioned at 1,234 ft MSL on an elevated plateau, LUX features advanced instrument guidance to maintain seamless operations through damp European autumn fog.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Single paved Runway 06/24 (13,123 ft / 4,000 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Established in the 1930s at Findel. Expanded post-WWII; revolutionized in the 1970s by the establishment of Cargolux, growing into one of Europe's premier international air freight nodes.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg's sole international airport, serving as a heavy freight hub within 100 NM of Frankfurt, Brussels, and Paris.
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Runway 06/24 was completely resurfaced during an innovative nocturnal paving project; equipped with Category IIIb landing aids and specialized widebody cargo loading aprons.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Luxembourg National Civil Aviation Authority · State Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) & ICAO Annex 14 Standards
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Luxembourg-Findel International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 1,234 ft (376 m MSL) in Luxembourg. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

4 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg's sole international airport, serving as a heavy freight hub within 100 NM of Frankfurt, Brussels, and Paris. Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 4 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) located 45 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 13,123 ft (4,000 m)

Luxembourg-Findel International Airport's active flight strips comprise 06/24 (13,123 ft). With a longest active threshold of 13,123 ft (4,000 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
06/24 13,123 ft (4000m) 148 ft (45m) ASPHALT ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen)) HHN 45 NM (83.3 km) 12,467 ft ✅ Lighted
Cologne Bonn Airport (Köln (Cologne)) CGN 82.5 NM (152.8 km) 12,516 ft ✅ Lighted
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi) CRL 84.1 NM (155.8 km) 10,023 ft ✅ Lighted
Frankfurt Main Airport (Frankfurt am Main) FRA 94 NM (174.1 km) 13,123 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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