About Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN)
History:
- Opened in 1952, Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) is the secondary international airport in the Frankfurt Rhein-Main Metropolitan Region and the 35th busiest airport in Germany in terms of passenger traffic. It is located 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southeast of Hahn and 120 kilometers (74.6 miles) west of Frankfurt.
- The airport was originally called Hahn Air Base.
- It was renamed Frankfurt-Hahn Airport in 1993.
- The airport was designed by a team of German architects.
- HHN has been expanded several times since it opened, including the addition of a new terminal in 2010.
Interesting facts:
- HHN has 1 runway and 1 terminal.
- In 2022, the airport handled 2.5 million passengers and 34,000 aircraft movements.
- The airport is a hub for Ryanair, an Irish low-cost airline.
- HHN is connected to central Hahn by the bus 750 and to Frankfurt by the long-distance bus.
Fun things to do at HHN:
- Plane spotting: The airport is a great place to see planes from all over the world.
- Shopping: There are a number of duty-free shops and boutiques in the airport.
- Dining: The airport has a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars.
- Relaxing: There are a number of lounges and spas in the airport where you can relax before your flight.
Additional facts:
- The airport has a capacity of 4 million passengers per year.
- The airport is home to the Frankfurt-Hahn Airport Cargo Center.
- HHN has been awarded the "Best Airport in Europe" award by the Airports Council International (ACI) in 2015 and 2016.
HHN is a modern and state-of-the-art airport that offers a wide range of facilities and services to passengers. It is a major hub for international travel and is a key economic driver for the Frankfurt Rhein-Main Metropolitan Region.