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Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Imagine a giant city for airplanes! This airport is a super busy place where planes zoom in and out all day long.

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Aerial view of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport

Aerial view of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport

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Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
Boeing 737, Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
Air France First Class Lounge - Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris - Charles de Gaulle Airport
Air France B747-428 (F-GITC and F-GITH) at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport - RER B Station
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (1994)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Air Algerie Boeing 737-2T4 7T-VEZ at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on 20 August 2002

Key Facts

Location
Northeast of Paris, France.
Area
About 32.5 square kilometers (12.5 square miles). That's bigger than 4,500 soccer fields!
Opened
1974.
Famous For
Being one of the busiest airports in the world.

Where the Planes Hang Out!

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, or CDG for short, is like a huge playground for airplanes! It's located northeast of Paris, the amazing capital city of France. Think of it as being in a big, open field, but instead of swings and slides, there are runways and giant buildings where planes park.

The weather here is usually pretty normal, with warm summers and cool winters, just like many places you might know.

How This Giant Airport Grew Up!

This airport wasn't always so big! It started growing in 1974, which is a long, long time ago, even before your parents were born! It was built to be a super modern place for planes to land and take off. Over the years, more and more runways and buildings were added, making it bigger and busier. It's named after Charles de Gaulle, a very important leader in France's history.

Busy Bees and Flying Machines!

CDG is one of the busiest airports in the whole world! Lots and lots of people work here to make sure everything runs smoothly. There are pilots who fly the planes, people who help passengers, and many others who fix the planes and keep the airport clean. It's a place where people from all over the world meet, coming and going on their adventures.

A Super Speedy Way to Travel!

This airport is super important because it helps people travel all around the globe! Imagine you want to visit your grandma who lives very far away. A plane from CDG can take you there super fast! It's a gateway to many exciting places. Think of it as a giant doorway connecting France to the rest of the world, helping with trade and making friends with other countries.

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