Kiel is the largest and economically the most important city in Schleswig-Holstein in the north central Germany. Since the construction of the man made Kiel- Canal, the city of Kiel has become an important shipping and industrial center supporting Germany. To enter this city by air, you have to land at Kiel Holtenau Airport, Kiel. Flights to Kiel connect this important port with important cities and towns of Germany.
In the history of Germany also we find Kiel's name prominently written. At the end of World War I, the sailor's mutiny held in Kiel, took the shape of a socialist revolution in Germany. Kiel also faced a lot of changes from allied air attacks in World War II. Today this busy industrial township is the seat of a University (founded in 1665), several museums, including the oldest art gallery and botanical gardens in Germany. Kiel Holtenau Airport, Kiel is conveniently located in the north of the town.
Located only 7 km away from the heart of the town, Kiel Holtenau Airport, Kiel was officially opened for civil airlines on 2nd November, 1987. Originally this airport was known as Holtenau and its prime duty was to defend Kiel's naval base. To save this oldest airfield from the allies, after the World War I, it was declared an International Aircraft center. In 1922, Holtenau was incorporated into the city of Kiel and since then, this airport was renamed as Kiel- Holtenau Airport.
Flights to Kiel from various part of the country like Berlin, Frankfurt, Bonn/Köln, Munich etc ply to and fro through this Airport in Germany. Daily plenty of flights connect this airport with the major cities of Germany. Kiel Holtenau Airport in Kiel has two runways -
- Runway 08/26
- Runway 08L/26 R
Runway 08/26 is 4134 feet long and 98 feet wide with asphalt paved surface. Runway 08L/26R is 1476 feet long and 115 feet wide with grass covered surface. Fuel is available for Jet A1 in this airport.
Names of some hotels nearby Kiel Holtenau Airport, Kiel are:
- Parkhotel kieler Kaufmann (3miles)
- Kieler Yacht Club Hotel( 3.1 miles)
- Ghotel Hotel & Living (3.5 miles)
- Steigenberger Conti Hansa( 3.9 miles)
- Hotel am Segelhafen(4.2 miles)
Every year in the month of June, visitors come from all over the world to take part in the famous yachting competition. In 1972, the sailing and yachting events of the 1972 Olympic summer games were held in Kiel, Germany. So, hurry up and finalize your trip to Kiel today only and enjoy each and every moment of your Kiel Tour.
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