Northern Hesse's modern regional gateway serving Kassel.
Opened
2013
Location
Calden, Germany
Kassel Airport, officially known as Kassel Airport Calden (or Kassel Calden Airport), is a regional airport located near the town of Calden in the state of Hesse, Germany, approximately 10 kilometres northwest of the city of Kassel. It serves as the primary commercial airport for the Kassel region and northern Hesse.
The airport replaced the older Kassel-Waldau Airport and was purpose-built as a modern facility to accommodate larger aircraft and support regional growth. Despite significant investment, the airport has faced ongoing challenges with low passenger numbers and financial viability since its opening.
The airport primarily handles charter and seasonal leisure flights, with limited scheduled services. It has struggled to attract consistent airline operations and has been a subject of debate regarding its economic sustainability.
Terminals
The airport has a single modern terminal building designed to handle regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by car via regional roads, with bus connections linking it to Kassel city centre.
Airlines here
The airport has hosted various charter and low-cost carriers on a seasonal basis, though no major airline maintains a permanent hub or base there.
Notable facts
- ›Kassel Airport replaced the older Kassel-Waldau Airport, which closed in 2013.
- ›The airport cost approximately 270 million euros to build.
- ›It has consistently struggled with very low passenger numbers since opening.
- ›The facility was designed with capacity significantly exceeding actual demand.
- ›It is owned by the state of Hesse and the Kassel region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
