Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Liege Airport (LGG) is one of the busiest passenger airports in the country despite being a facility mainly used for cargo operations. It is regarded as the largest cargo airport in Belgium with a hub for ASL Airlines Belgium and other airlines.
GeneraI Information about Liege Airport
The following table is an overview of LGG Airport indicated below:
Airport | Liège Airport |
Airport Type | Public |
Owner | Walloon government & private investors |
Operator | Liege Airport s.a. |
Built In (Year) | October 17, 1931 |
Serves | Liège, Belgium |
Hubs for | ASL Airlines Belgium, CAL Cargo Air Lines, CMA CGM Air Cargo, El Al Cargo, Ethiopian Cargo, FedEx Express, Qatar Airways Cargo |
Liège Airport Code | LGG |
Liège Airport Terminals | Two Terminals:Terminal 1 and Cargo Terminal |
LGG Airport Runway | 2 |
LGG Airport Coordinates | 50°38′11″N 005°26′34″E |
Liège Airport Address | Rue de l’Aéroport, 4460 Grâce-Hollogne, Belgium |
Contact Number | 32 4 234 84 11 |
Official Website | liegeairport.com |
Elevation | 659 ft / 201 m |
Liège Airport Code
Liège Airport code is LGG. This airport derives its IATA code (LGG) from Liege province in Belgium where it is based. Its elevation above sea level is 201 meters.
IATA CODE | LGG |
ICAO CODE | EBLG |
FAA CODE | N/A |
WORLD AREA CODE | 409 |
COUNTRY CODE | BEL |
ZIP CODE | 4460 |
IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | LGG |
Liège Airport Map
The Liège Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Liege Airport Terminals
Liege Airport is the largest airport in Belgium. It has two terminals: Terminal 1 is for passenger traffic, and Terminal 2 is for cargo traffic.
Liege Airport 1
Terminal 1 is a relatively small terminal, but it has been recently renovated and expanded. Terminal 1 has a capacity of 1.5 million passengers per year. The terminal features a bright and airy design, with plenty of natural light. It also has a number of amenities for passengers, including a food court, duty-free shopping, and a business lounge.
Liege Airport 2
Terminal 2 is much larger than Terminal 1. It has a capacity of 10 million tons of cargo per year. The terminal is home to a number of cargo handling companies, as well as a variety of logistics and freight forwarding companies. Terminal 2 is also home to the Liège Airport Cargo Village, which is a dedicated area for cargo companies.
Liege Airport (LGG) Runways
Liege Airport (LGG) is serviced by two world-class runways:
Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
04R-22L | 12,106 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
04L-22R | 7,677 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
These runways handle 871,000 tonnes of cargo annually.
Nearest Airports to Liege Airport (LGG)
Some of the closest airports to LGG Airport are:
- Maastricht Airport – (38km)
- Brussels International Airport – (72km)
- Brussels South Charleroi Airport – (72km)
- Eindhoven Airport – (91km)
- Antwerp Deurne Airport – (92km)
Major Airlines Operating from Liege Airport (LGG)
The following airlines operate from Liege Airport:
- TUI fly Belgium
- AirBridge Cargo
- Air China Cargo
- Astral Aviation
- CAL Cargo Air Lines
- Ethiopian Cargo