Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport
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Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (Polish: Port Lotniczy Szczecin–Goleniów im. NSZZ Solidarność) (Template:Comma separated entries) is the main domestic and international airport serving the city of Szczecin in Poland and is located Script error: No such module "convert". northeast of the city, near the town of Goleniów, in the village of Glewice. About 1.6 million residents live within its catchment area.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
History
Early years
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Development since the 1990s
Works to improve the runway and the main apron were undertaken in 1998. The airport's electricity supply together with the runway and approach lighting was upgraded in 1999. A new passenger terminal was opened in 2001 and further expansion works commenced on the terminal in 2005. Construction commenced on a new air traffic control tower in 2004, and was finished by the end of 2005. The terminal expansion concluded in April 2006, at which time the airport was renamed for the Solidarność trade union.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In July 2013, a 4 km spur linking the airport to the mainline between Szczecin and Kołobrzeg opened, creating a direct rail link between the airport and the city of Szczecin.[1] There are up to 8 trains a day covering the route between Szczecin and the airport using the new 4 km spur, with the journey from Szczecin Main railway station taking approximately 50 minutes.[2]
Airlines and destinations
The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights to and from Szczecin–Goleniów Airport:
Passenger statistics
| Passengers | Change | Movements | Cargo (tonnes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 231.711 | Increase15.1% | 9.790 | 1235,88 |
| 2008 | 297.027 | Increase28.2% | 11.808 | 488,56 |
| 2009 | 296.234 | Decrease0.3% | 11.009 | 181,37 |
| 2010 | 280.213 | Decrease5.4% | 11.258 | 118,56 |
| 2011 | 262.089 | Decrease6.5% | 10.395 | 142,93 |
| 2012 | 356.006 | Increase35.8% | 11.767 | 77,57 |
| 2013 | 323.744 | Decrease9.1% | 11.152 | 40,79 |
| 2014 | 287.029 | Decrease11,3% | 8.253 | 21,4 |
| 2015 | 412.547 | Increase44,2% | 8.326 | 65,95 |
| 2016 | 467,877 | Increase13,4% | 8.757 | 574,9 |
| 2017 | 578,691 | Increase23,7% | 8.038 | 149,89 |
| 2018 | 598,971 | Increase3,5% | 9.133 | 37,33 |
| 2019 | 576,072 | Decrease3,8% | 8.897 | 10,95 |
| 2020 | 184,802 | Decrease67,9% | 5.706 | 4,57 |
| 2021 | 181,886 | Decrease1,6% | 6.435 | 8,37 |
| 2022 | 419,905 | Increase130,9% | 9.370 | 70,27 |
| 2023 | 477,494 | Increase13,7% | 9.208 | 90,89 |
Ground transportation
Train
The airport has train connections to Szczecin, Goleniów, Gryfice and Kołobrzeg.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Road
The airport is located 45 km away from Szczecin using the S3 and A6. Coaches are also available.[4]
See also
References
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External links
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