Also known as Roissy Airport (CDG), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the largest airport in France. It is the second busiest aviation facility in Europe with passenger traffic of over 76 million every year.
It is home to Air France, Air France Cargo, and FedEx Express.
Detailed Overview of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
The following table is an overview of CDG Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Groupe ADP |
| Operator | Paris Aéroport |
| Built In (Year) | 8 March 1974 |
| Serves | Paris metropolitan area |
| Hubs for | Air FranceAir France CargoFedEx Express |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Code | CDG |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminals | Three Terminals |
| CDG Airport Runway | 5 |
| CDG Airport Coordinates | 49°00′35″N 002°32′52″E |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Address | 95700 Roissy-en-France, France |
| Contact Number | 33 1 70 36 39 50 |
| Official Website | www.parisaeroport.fr/en/charles-de-gaulle-airport |
| Elevation | 119 m / 392 ft |
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Code
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport code is CDG. This airport derives its name and IATA code from Charles de Gaulle–the name of a French officer and statesman. The elevation of this facility above sea level is 119 meters.
| IATA CODE | CDG |
| ICAO CODE | LFPG |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 427 |
| COUNTRY CODE | FRA |
| ZIP CODE | 95700 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | PAR |
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Map
The Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) Runways
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) has four world-class runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 08R-26L | 8,858 ft | 197 ft | Concrete | Yes |
| 08L-26R | 13,829 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09R-27L | 13,780 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09L-27R | 8,858 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
These runways have 228,965 aircraft movements annually.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminals
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) features three world-class runways:
CDG Terminal 1
This facility is the oldest terminal at the airport.
CDG Terminal 2
This facility initially served only the country’s flag carrier Air France. However, it now serves other airlines as well.
CDG Terminal 3
Terminal 3 was previously known as Terminal 9. It primarily serves low-cost airlines.
Nearest Airports to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Some of the closest airports to CDG Airport are:
- 42 km Paris Orly Airport.
- 79 km Beauvais-Tillé Airport.
- 192 km Lille Airport.
- 214 km Châlons Vatry Airport.
- 214 km Deauville – Saint-Gatien Airport.
- 259 km Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
- 262 km Tours Val de Loire Airport.
Major Airlines Operating from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
The following airlines operate from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
- Aegean Airlines
- Aer Lingus
- Aeroflot
- Air Algerie
- Air Arabia
- Air Astana
- Air Austral
- airBaltic
- Air Canada
- Air China
- Air Corsica
- Air Europa
