Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport, Commercial airport in Ossun, France
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The facility gained recognition in 1983 when Pope John Paul II arrived for his first visit to Hautes-Pyrénées, greeted by President François Mitterrand.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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