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Nearly 90000 movements in 2017

February 20, 2018 by atc.lu

In 2017, nearly 90000 Movements have been registered at ELLX, 74515 international movements and 15429 local movements, all under the responsibility of the aerodrome control tower.

This means nearly 3’600’000 passengers and 900’000 tons of freight have been handled at Luxembourg Airport.

For more detailed information you may consult https://ana.public.lu/fr/statistiques/index.html

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New SIDs

October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 by atc.lu

As of today, due to magnetic variation (1 degree to the east), the SIDs (Standard Instrument Departure Routes) have been updated. The number in each SID has been incremented by 1.

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Installation of ASMGCS

October 11, 2016September 18, 2016 by atc.lu

The airport is now equipped with an ASMGCS (Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System) assisting the controller during marginal meteorological conditions.

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Airport History before 2016

September 22, 2016September 16, 2016 by atc.lu
1937, March 19th
Luxembourg Government gets OK to build an airport at the site called ‘Findel’ outside Luxembourg City.
1940-45
2nd World War stops first efforts. Site with reinforced grass RWY is used by US Forces.
1946
A wooden barrack and stand are the first terminal and tower.

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