<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History of Hannover International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">Hannover Airport was opened in Langenhagen in 1952, replacing an old airfield within the city limits of Hanover. In 1973, two modern terminals were opened, which became famous because of their compact design. They became the archetype for the Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow. Terminals A and B are still in service today.</p>
<p class="blog-para">In the 1990s, trials of intercontinental services between the United States and Canada were stopped due to low passenger numbers. In 1998, the largest terminal, C, was opened to handle more passengers, adding 8 more boarding gates and 3 bus departure gates.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Up to 33 aircraft can be handled simultaneously, of which 20 can use aircraft stands equipped with a Jetway. All three terminals are capable of handling a Boeing 747. From 1957 to 1990, the airport hosted the Internationale Luft- und Raumfahrtausstellung, Germany's largest air show. After a fatal accident in 1988, when a Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter hit a Jetway with its rotor, and German Reunification two years later, the air show moved to Berlin in 1992.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Hannover Airport has struggled to generate increased demand in recent years, possibly due to a reluctance or inability to attract Europe's low-cost carriers to serve the airport. New routes from network carriers to their hubs were opened and closed after one season or year due to low demand (e.g., Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, and TAP Air Portugal). According to the local press, plans to restart scheduled long-haul operations with a connection to Iran are currently under investigation. The General Aviation Terminal, located near the center runway, was renamed Karl Jatho Terminal in honor of Hanoverian aviation pioneer Karl Jatho</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Ground transportation from Hannover International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Train:</strong> Hannover Flughafen railway station is located beneath Terminal C and features frequent services on Hanover S-Bahn line S5 to Hanover city center. The journey time is approximately 17 minutes, and the service runs every 30 minutes for 22 hours a day. During important fairs like the Hanover Fair, additional hourly services of Hanover S-Bahn line S8 link the airport with the Hanover fairground.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Bus:</strong> The 470 bus runs directly from the Langenhagen-Zentrum station to Hannover Airport.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Car:</strong> Hannover Airport has its own exit on the A352, but can also be reached via some local roads. Approximately 14,000 parking spaces are available.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Taxi:</strong> Transfer from Hannover Airport to Hannover city centre within 25 minutes by taxi.</p>
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