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Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS)
Airport Information
(Toulouse, France, FR)
 Well within France's top ten list of busy airports, Toulouse Blagnac International Airport (TLS) is the gateway to the dramatic mountain scenery of France's Midi-Pyrenees region. Toulouse Airport also boasts the proud position of being the country's premier freight airport after Paris, and covers almost 2,000 acres / 810 hectares.
Conveniently located just 8 km / 5 miles north-west of the city of Toulouse, the airport is also adjacent to the commune of Blagnac and lies within the Haute-Garonne area. Each year, around six million travellers use Toulouse Airport to reach this part of southern France. The facility is the local hub for a busy flight network to major French and European cities, as well as to a slew of holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the French West Indies, Africa and Canada.
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Blagnac Airport can be reached by car in just ten minutes by taking the D902 motorway to the Airport Junction (D901), which goes directly to the airport. Shuttle buses run to the heart of Toulouse every 20 minutes from Door C of the arrivals area, and taxis are readily available 24 hours next to Hall C.
To reach other French towns and destinations beyond, such as Bordeaux, Montpellier and Marseille, the nearby Matabiau Railway Station offers comfortable and convenient rail links. Seven major car hire firms have offices here and Toulouse Blagnac Airport offers short-term and long-term parking in its four main car parks.
Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS) Information: History and Facilities
Toulouse has an aviation history dating back as early as 1913, although it was not until 1928 that Blagnac Airport came into existence, being used as both a civil and commercial airfield. The airport was much used by the nearby southerly factories of the St-Martin-du-Touch, only to suffer considerable damage during WWII.
By the late 1940s, much of Toulouse Blagnac Airport had been repaired and restored, and the runway lengthened to 2,500 metres / 8,200 feet. The year of 1953 saw the opening of the airport's very first passenger terminal and soon after, additional improvements to accommodate larger aircraft.
During the next two decades, the runway was extended further, and in 1978, the secondary Blagnac 2 terminal was inaugurated. More recent developments at Toulouse Blagnac Airport include the building of a covered parking garage, with spaces for 2,500 vehicles, and an economy parking area (P5), which opened in 2005.
Of the many shopping options available, visitors can find reading material at the outlet of Relay, along with regional products, leather goods, and duty-free wine, spirits, jewellery and more. Business facilities include private meeting rooms of various sizes, which can be equipped as needed, as well as fax, photocopy and computer facilities.
Several restaurants, cafés and bars can be found within the terminal halls at Blagnac Airport, serving a wide variety of simple French food and pastry snacks. Also of interest, the Internet can be accessed via WiFi and dedicated Internet terminals.
Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS) Information: About Toulouse Tourism
Visitors can stroll the pink-brick streets of Toulouse, enjoy the Italian-style elegance of the Gers Valley, or wander along the hiking trails of St. Jacques de Compostelle. A cruise along the Midi Canal, which boasts UNESCO World Heritage Site status, or a boat trip along the river Lot or Baise will complement any visit.
Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS) lies within the Midi-Pyrenees region of France, which is noted for its spectacular scenery and high standard of living. Rising nearly 10,000 feet, the Pyrenees Mountains provide the backdrop to a variety of leisure activities.
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