CDG - Paris De Gaulle πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

:round_pushpin: Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (ICAO: LFPG / IATA: CDG)

:globe_showing_europe_africa: Location (City, Country)
North-East of Paris, France

:chart_increasing: Airport Type & Size
CDG is one of Europe’s largest and busiest hubs, offering full passenger and cargo operations. It supports all aircraft categories: S, M, L, and X.

Runways:

  • 09R/27L: 4,200 m
  • 08L/26R: 4,142 m
  • 09L/27R: 2,700 m
  • 08R/26L: 2,700 m

Its runway system is built to handle high-capacity international traffic, including multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures. The layout includes separate cargo facilities, satellite terminals, and extensive taxiway networks.

:vertical_traffic_light: Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Paris Charles de Gaulle is one of the most iconic and strategic airports in the world.
It would offer:

  • Realistic European hub gameplay
  • Support for long-haul, regional, and cargo operations
  • A chance to integrate multi-runway parallel operations
  • Visual variety and dynamic apron management with mixed gates, remote stands, and terminals

CDG embodies aviation excellence and is highly requested by the community.

:airplane_departure: Major Airlines & Routes
Hub carrier: Air France

Other major operators:
EasyJet, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Delta, American Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, United, KLM, China Eastern, Singapore Airlines, Etihad, ANA, and many more.

Route examples (regional and long-haul):

  • Europe: LHR, FRA, AMS, MAD, MXP, VIE
  • Middle East: DOH, DXB, IST
  • Asia: HND, PEK, ICN, BOM, SIN
  • Africa: CAI, JNB, CMN, DKR
  • North America: JFK, EWR, BOS, ATL, YUL, LAX
  • South America: GRU
  • Oceania via connecting flights (SYD, AKL)

:world_map: Unique Features or Challenges

  • One of the busiest airports in Europe
  • Four long runways supporting complex traffic
  • Home to the massive Air France fleet
  • Cargo and passenger zones clearly separated
  • Opportunity for realistic European route-building
  • Strong weather variation and seasonal traffic patterns
  • Realistic taxi operations with long distances and multiple pushback logics

:camera_with_flash: Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos






Charles de Gaulle Airport - Wikipedia

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