Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport– BWE Braunschweig

Built in 1930 by the German Air Ministry, Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport is a privately owned and public-used airport in the city of Braunschweig in the Lower Saxony, Germany. It has assigned IATA airport code of BWE, which is originally the center of gliding, competitive air recreational sport in Germany and is mainly utilized for private aviation transport. The airport is the home base of Lufthart-Bundesamt, a German Federal Aviation Office, which is accountable for the maintenance of Germany’s safety standards for aviation; and also the venue for few of Braunschweig University of Technology’s aeronautical departments.

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Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport is situated 90 meters above the level of sea with two asphalt and grass runways. In May of 2009, the airport’s main runway measuring 1,680 meters has been extended to 2,300 meters to accommodate larger aircrafts in years to come. The airport doesn’t handle any commercial flights but its nearby car manufacturing company, Volkswagen Group, utilized the airfield as their company’s own airline flotilla. The airport serves Braunschweig at its nearby cities of Lehrte, Hannover and Bockenem.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Best Western Hotel Braunschweig Seminarus is one of the best hotels near the airport, which is roughly 2 miles away. It is a 3-star hotel conveniently located in the industrial neighborhood of Braunschweig. B&B Hotel Braunschweig and IntercityHotel Braunschweig are also a great option for a relaxing and comfortable accommodation.

Hannover Airport (HAJ) is the nearest airport from Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport that is rank number 9 in Germany’s list of biggest airport.