# Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

> Düsseldorf, DE · IATA: DUS · ICAO: EDDL · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `DUS` |
| ICAO | `EDDL` |
| City | Düsseldorf |
| Country | DE |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 45 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 51.28950, 6.76678 |

## Description

Where trucking often beats transhipment on speed, Düsseldorf Airport (DUS/EDDL) relies on a dense road feeder network linking its DUS Air Cargo Center (DACC) with Frankfurt (FRA) and the dedicated freighter hub at Cologne/Bonn (CGN). The 12,650-square-metre DACC has handled import clearance for nearly all airlines operating at the airport since 2001 and runs export warehouses for more than 30 carriers. Düsseldorf processed 38,547 tonnes of air cargo in 2023, while its network of over 180 destinations moves upward of 100,000 tonnes a year in total, most of it as belly cargo on passenger flights complemented by dedicated freighter services. General cargo, automotive parts and pharmaceuticals make up much of the freight mix, reflecting the surrounding manufacturing and life-sciences industries. Located within North Rhine-Westphalia's densely industrial Rhine-Ruhr region, the airport also benefits from proximity to the Rhine for multimodal barge connections. Customs clearance for EU external trade is handled directly at the cargo centre. For shippers with time-critical freight between the Rhineland and international markets, Düsseldorf functions as a practical complement to the larger cargo operations at Frankfurt and Cologne/Bonn.

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