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Munich Airport

Munich Airport is the second busiest airport in Germany ahead of Berlin Brandenburg serving the capital city. The airport is one of the main Lufthansa bases as is the main home for the airline's Airbus A350 fleet. (Featured image: Getty Images)

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Munich Airport

IATA/ICAO Code
MUC/EDDM
Country
Germany
CEO
Jost Lammers
Passenger Count
12,496,432 (2021)
Runways
08R/26L - 4,000m (13,123ft) | 08L/26R - 4,000m (13,123ft)
Terminals
Terminal 1 | Terminal 2

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