Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, also known as Roissy Airport, is the primary international airport serving Paris, the capital of France. The airport opened in 1974 and is located in Roissy-en-France, 23 km (14 mi) northeast of the city centre of Paris. It is named after World War II leader and French President Charles de Gaulle (1890–1970), whose initials form its IATA airport code.
| Airport Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | Charles de Gaulle International Airport |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
| IATA Code | CDG |
| Latitude | 49.012798 |
| Longitude | 2.55 |
| Elevation (feet) | 392 |
| Wikipedia | Wikipedia link |
| Keywords | PAR, Aéroport Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, Roissy Airport |