Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Paris Orly Airport (ICAO: LFPO / IATA: ORY)
Location (City, Country)
Orly, Île-de-France, France (just south of Paris)
Airport Type & Size
Large international airport with 3 runways (2 in regular use), ~32M pax/year (2023), supports widebody aircraft
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
As France’s second-busiest airport after Charles de Gaulle, Orly serves as a major base for domestic, European, and medium-haul international traffic. It’s a hub for Air France and Transavia France and offers dense traffic, realistic operations, and a compact layout that contrasts well with larger hubs.
Major Airlines & Routes
Air France, Air Caraibes, Transavia France, Vueling, EasyJet, Corsair, French Bee — routes to French overseas territories, Europe, North Africa, North America, the Caribbean, and Indian Ocean destinations.
Unique Features or Challenges
- Three-runway layout: 06/24 and 07/25 are actively used; 02/20 is used under specific conditions
- Compact but busy: Dense traffic in a relatively small footprint
- Proximity to Paris: Requires tight approach and departure procedures
- Mixed operations: Regional, leisure, and long-haul flights
- Limited long-haul gates: Offers operational planning challenges
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FlightConnections – Routes from ORY
