Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport, Commercial airport in Ossun, France
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport is a commercial aerodrome situated across four municipalities in the Hautes-Pyrénées region. The facility operates a 3000-meter runway designed to accommodate large aircraft and serves passengers through a two-level terminal building.
The airport opened in May 1948 as a regional facility and gradually expanded its operations. Growth accelerated in the following decades as international air services began connecting the region to broader networks.
The facility gained recognition in 1983 when Pope John Paul II arrived for his first visit to Hautes-Pyrénées, greeted by President François Mitterrand.
The airport is easily accessible from the A64 motorway with free parking available for travelers. The terminal building is well-organized across two levels with amenities and services throughout.
A Concorde supersonic aircraft landed here in 1978, demonstrating advanced aviation capabilities. This event showed the airport could handle exceptional aircraft operations and technology.
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