Facilities Ranking

8/10

Safety Ranking

7/10

Environmental Ranking

5/10

Charles de Gaulle Airport

Overview

  • Region: Europe
  • Country/State: France
  • City/Town: Roissy-en-France (Paris metropolitan area)
  • Website: https://www.parisaeroport.fr
  • Type of Airport: International
  • Airport code/s:
    o IATA: CDG
    o ICAO: LFPG
  • Terminals:
    – Terminal 1
    – Terminal 2 (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G)
    – Terminal 3
  • Passenger numbers:
    – 70.3 million passengers (full year 2024)

Facilities Information

Parking
• Short-term: Available at all terminals; walking distance to terminals
• Long-term: Long-stay car parks with frequent free shuttle buses
• Valet: Official premium valet parking service available (primarily at Terminal 2)

Hotel
• On site:
– Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel (direct terminal access at T2 rail station)
– YOTELair Paris CDG (inside Terminal 2E, airside)
• Nearby:
– Extensive airport-zone hotels in Roissy-en-France with shuttle services

Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Extensive range of French and international dining options
• Bars: Wine bars, cafés and cocktail bars across terminals
• Lounges: Air France lounges, SkyTeam partner lounges, independent lounges
• Duty-free shops: Large duty-free retail areas (Extime Paris)
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, books, magazines, pharmacies and convenience stores
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline service desks and assistance counters instead
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and centralised lost & found service
• Car rental: All major global rental companies on site
• Taxi/transport to city: Official taxis, RER B regional rail, TGV station, buses, ride-share
• Baby/parent room: Baby care rooms and family facilities in all terminals
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free unlimited Wi-Fi; widespread charging points; business services via lounges
• Gym: No public gym; fitness facilities available at some airport hotels
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Spas, salons and hairdressers in selected terminals
• Other facilities: Medical centres, prayer rooms, quiet zones, VAT refund desks, exhibitions
• Biometric check-in: Biometric check-in and boarding in use with Air France and selected partners
• Biometric customs: Automated PARAFE e-gates using biometric passports for eligible travellers

Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance service provided by airport operator (request via airline ≥48 hours prior)
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrival hall
• Step-free access throughout terminals (ramps, elevators, automatic doors)
• Accessible parking spaces in all official car parks near terminal entrances
• Accessible toilets throughout all terminals
• Priority security and border-control lanes available
• Assistance dogs permitted in accordance with EU regulations
• Support for non-visible disabilities available via trained staff
• Rail stations largely step-free (some station-specific limitations apply)
• Accessibility information published online, though airline coordination remains essential

Safety Information

Runways
• 08L/26R
• 09R/27L
• 08R/26L
• 09L/27R

Length/Width
• 08L/26R: 4,142 m × 45 m
• 09R/27L: 4,200 m × 45 m
• 08R/26L: 2,700 m × 60 m
• 09L/27R: 2,700 m × 60 m
• All runways capable of Code F aircraft operations

Grooving of runways
• Detailed grooving information by runway end is not available
• Runways are maintained to high wet-weather friction standards with advanced drainage
• Full specifications available via French AIP and aerodrome engineering documentation

ILS/CAT capability
• Primary long runways equipped for CAT III operations
• Secondary runways equipped with ILS CAT I
• Approved for CAT III autoland operations for suitably equipped aircraft and crews

Navigation aids
• Full ILS coverage across all runways
• PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
• Advanced surface movement surveillance (ground radar and multi-lateration)

Low-visibility operations
– Full Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– Regular CAT II/III operations
– Stop bars, SMGCS, and strict ATC separation applied

On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-specific OTP percentages are not available
• OTP performance influenced by:
– High traffic density and hub-bank operations
– Weather disruptions
– European ATC congestion
• CDG is generally more disruption-prone than unconstrained hubs despite strong safety performance

Airfield restrictions
• Night-time noise restrictions and preferential runway use
• Slot-coordinated (Level 3) airport
• Noise and emissions constraints influence runway and flight-path selection
• Planned maintenance closures managed via NOTAMs

Aircraft maintenance
• Major maintenance base for Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance
• Capability for heavy widebody and narrowbody maintenance
• Extensive line-maintenance support for international carriers
• Strong integration between airport operations, airlines and regulators

Environmental Information

Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Carbon neutrality target for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030
• Net-zero emissions target across all scopes by 2050
• Extensive use of fixed electrical ground power and pre-conditioned air at gates
• Terminal HVAC optimisation, LED lighting and smart energy management
• Increasing waste sorting and landfill diversion requirements for tenants

Renewable energy use
• On-site solar PV installations across airport land and buildings
• Biomass heating systems supplying a significant share of heating demand
• Planned geothermal projects as part of long-term decarbonisation strategy

Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available for airline uplift
• Integrated with Air France and partner airline fuel strategies
• Aligned with EU SAF blending mandates and future scaling requirements

Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Biodiversity action plans covering green buffer zones and grassland management
• Ecological monitoring in partnership with environmental organisations
• Environmental impact assessments with mitigation and offset measures for new projects
• Biodiversity integrated into long-term “CDG & You” development framework

Sustainable transportation
• Strong emphasis on public transport access
• Direct RER B and TGV rail connections at Terminal 2
• Extensive bus and coach network
• Progressive electrification of airport vehicle fleets
• EV charging available in car parks with ongoing expansion

Green building design
• High-performance building envelopes and energy-efficient glazing in terminal developments
• Smart building management systems across terminals
• Focus on life-cycle carbon reduction in new construction and refurbishments
• Environmental performance standards embedded in all major capital projects

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