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Luton Airport

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Aerial view of Luton Airport with surrounding areas including Someries Castle and the Vauxhall vehicle factory.

Luton Airport

Luton Airport is a busy airport in England. It is found in the town of Luton, just a little way from London. Many people use this airport when they fly to and from London.

The airport first opened its doors in 1938. During a difficult time called the Second World War, it was used by the Royal Air Force. After that, flights started again in 1952.

Luton Airport became very popular in the 1960s for package holidays. People could fly to fun places for their vacations. In 1999, a new and big terminal was opened by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Today, over 16 million passengers use the airport each year!

The airport is home to many airlines, such as easyJet, Ryanair, and Wizz Air. These airlines fly to many places in Europe, and some to Northern Africa and Asia.

Luton Airport has many shops and places to eat. There is also a lounge where people can wait for their flights. A special train service called Luton DART helps people get to and from the airport easily. The airport is close to the M1 motorway, making it easy to reach by car.

Luton Airport is owned by the local government of Luton, called Luton Borough Council. This helps bring jobs and excitement to the town. The airport has helped many people travel and explore new places.

Images

Logo of London Luton Airport
A vintage SE210 Caravelle airplane parked at London Luton Airport in March 1978.
A Douglas DC-9 airplane at London Luton Airport in 1980.
Shops and retail areas inside Luton Airport.
Boarding gates and apron at London Luton Airport
A control tower and EasyJet building at Luton Airport.
An aerial view of Luton Airport showing the runways and surrounding area.
A view of the train tracks at Luton Airport Parkway station looking north.
A Luton DART vehicle traveling from Luton Airport, showing public transportation in action.
A large bendy-bus parked at Luton Airport, ready to transport passengers.
Map showing the proposed route of the Luton-Dunstable busway, helpful for learning about local transportation.

Related articles

England
Royal Air Force
Europe
Asia

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