Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is located in district, , , 8.5 km north of the city center. Named after Aurel Vlaicu, a Romanian engineer, inventor, aeroplane constructor, and early pilot, it was Bucharest's only commercial airport until 1969, when the Otopeni Airport was opened to civilian use.
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Wikipedia
  • Type: Airport terminal
  • Also known as: “Aeroportul Internațional Aurel Vlaicu”
  • Address: Strada Grațioasă 9, București, 077190
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include King Michael I Park and Băneasa Shopping City.

Park
Photo: Al, Public domain.
, formerly Herăstrău Park, is a large on the northern side of , , around Lake Herăstrău, one of the lakes formed by the Colentina River.

Shopping center
Photo: Dan69en, CC BY 2.5.
is a shopping center in the north of , , opened on 18 April 2008. Located in the neighborhood of , it is part of the Băneasa Developments owned by Aurel Gabriel Popoviciu and Radu Timofte. is situated 1¼ km northeast of Aurel Vlaicu International Airport.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aviației and Dămăroaia.

Suburb
is a district divided between and of , mainly in Sector 1. The name refers to aircraft or airforces. The names of aviation pioneers Traian Vuia, Aurel Vlaicu, and Henri Coandă are related to the name of the district.

Neighborhood
is a district in the north side of , in . It covers about 10 km2, making it one of the largest neighborhoods of Sector 1. is situated 2½ km west of Aurel Vlaicu International Airport.

Suburb
neighborhood is a district situated in the north of , the capital of , in . The area is one of the most expensive in the city and is home to many politicians and local celebrities. is situated 3½ km south of Aurel Vlaicu International Airport.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

Latitude
44.49616° or 44° 29′ 46″ north
Longitude
26.08165° or 26° 4′ 54″ east
Elevation
91 metres (299 feet)
Levels
2
Operator
Compania Națională Aeroporturi București S.A.
Open location code
8GP8F3WJ+FM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 28246549
Open­Street­Map feature
aeroway=­terminal
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­transportation
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
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