Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport – ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport serves the Lorraine Region of France, specifically the cities of Metz and Nancy. It is located in Goin, France, roughly 10 miles from the center of Metz. It was opened in 1991 and was created to replace Nancy-Essey and Metz-Frescaty airports. This public airport operates under the code – ETZ and is operated by G.I.G.A.L or the Groupment Intercomunal de Gestion de I’Aeroport Lorraine. It sits at an elevation of 265 meters above mean sea level and has one paved runway, which is 1.8 miles long. In 2014, the Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport handled 245,781 passengers.
Best Time to Visit
Opened in October 28, 1991, Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport is available 24/7. In 2006, the airport underwent refurbishment and modernization, which allowed it to handle larger aircrafts. The terminal was also expanded and is able to handle up to 500,000 passengers yearly. Nearby cities, towns, and suburbs that are also served by the airport include Montihny-les-metz, Pont-a-mousson, Woippy, and more. Aside from being a transport hub for passengers, Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport is also important for cargo and their cargo hub can handle up to 60,000 tonnes of freight per year. Visit and enjoy your time with the family in a city nearby the ETZ Airport such as the Amneville.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a more than a hundred well-rated hotels located near the airport, one of the closest is the beautiful Le Chateau de Buchy, which is just 21.5 miles away. Book a night or two at a 3-star 18th century Hotel De L’Abbaye Des Premontres, located less than a 20-minute drive from the ETZ Airport.
The nearest major French airport to Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport is the Strasbourg International Airport, located in Strasbourg, France.
