Budapest Airport reports the extension of the BUD Cargo City apron has been completed in less than 10 months. The development will make the handling process even more efficient, by enabling the simultaneous loading of up to four wide-body aircraft, with a nose loading option, which is critical for freighter operations.
A Qatar Cargo Boeing B777F aircraft with a special livery was the first to take possession of the new apron, during Budapest Airport’s inauguration ceremony.
Although the volume of air cargo in the first seven months of the year is 4.7% lower than the same time last year, the 16,390 tons handled in July is around 12% higher than in July 2022.
The total volume of 107,000 tons of air cargo handled this year forecasts that Budapest Airport can look forward to another record year, while the development of the BUD Cargo City will enable the company and the cargo ecosystem to handle up to 300,000 tons of volume per year. What is more, last year’s record cargo volume was achieved with fewer aircraft movements, with the number of cargo flights down by 11.5 percent compared to 2021.
Cargo developments will continue after the opening of the apron; the available warehouse space in the BUD Cargo City will be expanded by a further 6500 m², along with offices and other supporting infrastructure, to contribute to the regional importance of Budapest Airport.
For more information from Airport bulletin 2023 August 22, go to https://www.bud.hu/en/budapest_airport/media/news/actual_press_releases/airport_bulletin_2023_august_22.html
