Aérodrome d'Esch-sur-Alzette

Aérodrome d'Esch-sur-Alzette was an airport on a large grass field near the former Lankelzerweier area, where the Cinquantenaire residential district now stands. The facility included runways and hangars that supported emerging air traffic in Luxembourg.

This facility was Luxembourg's first official airport from 1937 to 1954, offering the country's first regular international air connection, especially to support radio broadcasting operations. Operations ended when Luxembourg opened a larger airport at Findel in 1954.

The Escher Aero Club organized annual flight demonstrations from 1929 to 1935, drawing large crowds eager to see early aircraft in action. These events made aviation visible to ordinary people in Luxembourg during a time when flying was still something remarkable and new.

The site is no longer publicly accessible due to residential development, but a memorial stone on the square commemorates its history. The best way to discover the story is to walk the area and visit the memorial marker located at the former site.

A memorial stone unveiled in 1984 honors eight Luxembourg aviation pioneers, with their names and contributions carved into the stone. The marker stands today among modern homes, serving as a quiet reminder of when this spot was the center of Luxembourg's sky.

GPS coordinates: 49.50911,5.98285

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24