ORY - Paris Orly πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

:round_pushpin: Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Paris Orly Airport (ICAO: LFPO / IATA: ORY)

:globe_showing_europe_africa: Location (City, Country)
Orly, Île-de-France, France (just south of Paris)

:chart_increasing: Airport Type & Size
Large international airport with 3 runways (2 in regular use), ~32M pax/year (2023), supports widebody aircraft

:vertical_traffic_light: 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.

:airplane_departure: Major Airlines & Routes
Air France, Air Caraibes, Transavia France, Vueling, EasyJet, Corsair, French Bee β€” routes to French overseas territories, Europe, North Africa, North America, the Caribbean, and Indian Ocean destinations.

:world_map: 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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Orly was very importaint airport till Charles de Gaulle airport become alive. Maybe that could be nice airport instead of CDG.

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