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Paris Orly Airport is officially known by the IATA code ORY and the ICAO code LFPO.
Answer: True
Paris Orly Airport is officially designated with the IATA code ORY and the ICAO code LFPO.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is the primary airport serving Paris, while Orly is the secondary one.
Answer: True
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the principal international airport serving Paris, with Orly Airport (ORY) functioning as the secondary airport.
Paris Orly Airport is located approximately 8.1 miles south of central Paris.
Answer: True
The airport is situated approximately 13 kilometers (8.1 miles) south of central Paris.
Paris Orly Airport covers a land area of approximately 15.3 square miles.
Answer: True
The airport's land area is approximately 15.3 square kilometers, which equates to 5.9 square miles, not 15.3 square miles.
The land area of Orly Airport is exclusively located within the Essonne department of France.
Answer: False
The airport's land area spans across both the Essonne and Val-de-Marne departments of France.
The "Authority control" section provides links to databases for standardized information about Paris Orly Airport.
Answer: True
The 'Authority control' section serves to link to external databases containing standardized identifiers and information pertaining to Paris Orly Airport.
The elevation of Paris Orly Airport is approximately 291 meters above sea level.
Answer: False
Paris Orly Airport is situated at an elevation of 89 meters (291 feet) above sea level; 291 meters is incorrect.
The hatnote at the beginning of the article clarifies information regarding the airport's use during World War I.
Answer: False
The hatnote directs readers to 'Orly Air Base' for information concerning the facility's use during World War I and NATO military operations, not for general airport information.
What is the official name of Paris Orly Airport?
Answer: Aéroport de Paris-Orly
The official designation for the airport is Aéroport de Paris-Orly.
Which of the following is the IATA code for Paris Orly Airport?
Answer: ORY
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) code assigned to Paris Orly Airport is ORY.
How is Paris Orly Airport generally described in relation to Charles de Gaulle Airport?
Answer: It is the secondary airport serving Paris.
Paris Orly Airport serves as the secondary airport for Paris, with Charles de Gaulle Airport being the primary one.
Approximately how far south of central Paris is Orly Airport located?
Answer: 13 kilometers (8.1 miles)
Orly Airport is situated approximately 13 kilometers (8.1 miles) south of the center of Paris.
What is the approximate land area covered by Paris Orly Airport?
Answer: 15.3 square kilometers
Paris Orly Airport encompasses a land area of approximately 15.3 square kilometers (equivalent to 5.9 square miles).
What is the elevation of Paris Orly Airport above sea level?
Answer: 89 meters
Paris Orly Airport is situated at an elevation of 89 meters (291 feet) above sea level.
The hatnote at the beginning of the article directs readers to "Orly Air Base" for information concerning:
Answer: Its use during World War I and NATO military operations.
The hatnote clarifies that for information regarding the facility's use during World War I and NATO military operations, readers should refer to 'Orly Air Base'.
Before the opening of Charles de Gaulle Airport in 1974, Orly Airport served as the primary airport for Paris.
Answer: True
Prior to the establishment of Charles de Gaulle Airport in 1974, Orly Airport functioned as the principal airport serving the Paris region.
Orly Airport was originally opened in 1932 under the name Orly Field.
Answer: False
Paris Orly Airport was opened in 1932 under the name Villeneuve-Orly Airport.
Two large airship hangars designed by engineer Eugéne Freyssinet were constructed at the Orly site starting in 1923, before the airport's opening.
Answer: True
Prior to the airport's official opening, two substantial airship hangars, engineered by Eugéne Freyssinet, were erected at the Orly site commencing in 1923.
During World War II, Orly Airport was primarily used by Allied forces as a bomber base.
Answer: False
Following the Battle of France in 1940, Orly Airport was utilized by the occupying German Luftwaffe as a combat airfield, not primarily by Allied forces.
Allied bombing during World War II destroyed Orly Airport's runways to prevent German use.
Answer: True
Allied air forces conducted bombing campaigns against Orly Airport during World War II, resulting in the destruction of infrastructure and cratered runways to impede German operations.
After the Battle of Normandy, the USAAF used Orly Airport as tactical airfield A-47, operating fighter units there until late 1944.
Answer: True
Following the liberation of Paris in August 1944, the USAAF designated Orly Airport as tactical airfield A-47 and operated fighter units from there until September 1944.
Orly Airport's control was returned to the French Government in March 1947, and the United States Air Force completely vacated the premises by 1957.
Answer: False
While control returned to the French Government in March 1947, the United States Air Force leased a portion of the airport until 1967, not 1957.
Eugéne Freyssinet was responsible for designing the main passenger terminals at Orly Airport in the 1960s.
Answer: False
Eugéne Freyssinet's involvement predates the main passenger terminals; he designed large airship hangars at the site starting in 1923.
What was Orly Airport's status before Charles de Gaulle Airport opened in 1974?
Answer: It was the primary airport serving Paris.
Prior to the establishment of Charles de Gaulle Airport in 1974, Orly Airport functioned as the principal airport serving the Paris region.
Under what name was Paris Orly Airport originally opened in 1932?
Answer: Villeneuve-Orly Airport
When Paris Orly Airport commenced operations in 1932, it was initially named Villeneuve-Orly Airport.
What significant engineering structures were built at the Orly site prior to the airport's opening, designed by Eugéne Freyssinet?
Answer: Two large airship hangars
Prior to the airport's opening, Eugéne Freyssinet designed and oversaw the construction of two large airship hangars at the Orly site, beginning in 1923.
During World War II, which military force used Orly Airport as a combat airfield after the Battle of France?
Answer: The German Luftwaffe
Following the Battle of France in 1940, the occupying German Luftwaffe utilized Orly Airport as a combat airfield.
What action did Allied forces take against Orly Airport's infrastructure during World War II?
Answer: They destroyed infrastructure and cratered runways.
Allied air forces conducted bombing campaigns against Orly Airport during World War II, resulting in the destruction of infrastructure and cratered runways to impede German operations.
After the Battle of Normandy, the USAAF used Orly Airport as tactical airfield A-47, operating fighter units there until late 1944.
Answer: True
Following the liberation of Paris in August 1944, the USAAF designated Orly Airport as tactical airfield A-47 and operated fighter units from there until September 1944.
Control of Orly Airport was returned to the French Government in March 1947, but the USAF leased a portion until what year?
Answer: 1967
While control returned to the French Government in March 1947, the United States Air Force leased a portion of the airport until 1967.
Air France uses Paris Orly Airport as its primary hub for all its international and domestic flights.
Answer: False
Air France utilizes Paris Orly Airport as a secondary hub for domestic and overseas territories flights, not as its primary hub for all operations.
Flights from Paris Orly Airport primarily serve destinations within France and neighboring European countries.
Answer: False
Flights from Paris Orly Airport serve a broad range of destinations, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and North America, not just France and neighboring European countries.
Orly Airport ranks as the busiest French airport for domestic passenger traffic.
Answer: True
Orly Airport holds the distinction of being the busiest French airport for domestic passenger traffic and the second busiest overall.
In 2024, Paris Orly Airport handled over 35 million passengers.
Answer: False
In 2024, Paris Orly Airport handled 33,123,027 passengers, which is below the threshold of 'over 35 million'.
Paris Orly Airport is managed by Groupe ADP, which also oversees Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Answer: True
Groupe ADP is responsible for the management of Paris Orly Airport, as well as Charles de Gaulle Airport and Le Bourget Airport.
Transavia France uses Paris Orly Airport as its primary hub for all its European operations.
Answer: False
Transavia France utilizes Paris Orly Airport as its home base, serving numerous European destinations, but the statement implies it's their sole primary hub for all European operations, which might be an oversimplification. However, the core fact is it's their home base.
Air Caraïbes is one of the airlines operating flights from Orly Airport to Caribbean destinations like Guadeloupe.
Answer: True
Air Caraïbes is indeed among the airlines that operate flights from Paris Orly Airport to Caribbean destinations, including Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe.
Volotea is the only airline serving Corsican destinations from Paris Orly Airport.
Answer: False
While Volotea serves Corsican destinations from Orly, it is not the only airline; Air Corsica and Air France also operate flights to Corsica from Orly.
In 2024, Madrid was the busiest international route from Paris Orly Airport, followed by Lisbon.
Answer: True
According to 2024 data, Madrid was the busiest international route from Paris Orly Airport, with Lisbon ranking as the second busiest.
Nice was the busiest domestic route from Paris Orly Airport in 2024, followed by Pointe-à-Pitre.
Answer: True
In 2024, the route to Nice was the busiest domestic route from Paris Orly Airport, with Pointe-à-Pitre ranking as the second busiest domestic route.
Passenger traffic at Orly Airport significantly decreased from 2001 to 2020, falling below 11 million in 2020.
Answer: True
In 2001, Orly Airport handled approximately 23 million passengers. However, due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, passenger traffic dropped to approximately 10.8 million in 2020.
Transavia France operates the most routes from Paris Orly Airport according to the provided data.
Answer: True
Based on the available data, Transavia France operates the highest number of routes originating from Paris Orly Airport.
A "PSO flight" refers to a flight operated under a Public Service Obligation, ensuring connectivity to specific regions.
Answer: True
A 'PSO flight' signifies a Public Service Obligation flight, a designation ensuring essential air connectivity to certain regions, often mandated for economic or social reasons.
Which airline uses Paris Orly Airport as its home base?
Answer: Transavia France
Transavia France designates Paris Orly Airport as its home base for operations.
Which of the following regions is NOT listed as a destination served by flights from Paris Orly Airport?
Answer: Australia
Flights from Paris Orly Airport serve destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, but Australia is not listed as a served region.
In terms of passenger traffic within France, Orly Airport is ranked:
Answer: The second busiest overall and busiest for domestic traffic.
Orly Airport is ranked as the second busiest airport in France overall and holds the position of the busiest for domestic passenger traffic.
How many passengers did Paris Orly Airport handle in 2024?
Answer: 33,123,027
In the year 2024, Paris Orly Airport processed a total of 33,123,027 passengers.
Which entity manages Paris Orly Airport?
Answer: Groupe ADP
Groupe ADP is the managing body responsible for Paris Orly Airport.
Which of the following airlines operates flights to the Caribbean from Paris Orly Airport?
Answer: Corsair International
Corsair International is one of the airlines operating flights from Paris Orly Airport to Caribbean destinations.
What were the top three busiest international routes from Paris Orly Airport in 2024?
Answer: Madrid, Lisbon, Rome Fiumicino
The busiest international routes from Paris Orly Airport in 2024 were Madrid, Lisbon, and Rome Fiumicino.
Which domestic route was the busiest from Paris Orly Airport in 2024?
Answer: Nice
The route to Nice was the busiest domestic route from Paris Orly Airport in 2024.
What does the term "PSO flight" signify in the context of Air France's operations at Orly?
Answer: Public Service Obligation flight
A 'PSO flight' refers to a Public Service Obligation flight, a designation ensuring essential air connectivity to certain regions, often mandated for economic or social reasons.
Which of the following airlines uses Orly Airport as a secondary hub for domestic and overseas territories flights?
Answer: Air France
Air France utilizes Paris Orly Airport as a secondary hub for its domestic and overseas territories flights.
In the 2024 passenger numbers, which international route was ranked second busiest from Orly Airport?
Answer: Lisbon
According to 2024 data, Lisbon was the second busiest international route from Paris Orly Airport, following Madrid.
The terminals at Paris Orly Airport were reorganized and are now known as Terminals West, South, and Central.
Answer: False
The terminals at Paris Orly Airport have been reorganized and are now designated as Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Terminal 4, formerly the South Terminal, was originally constructed in 1961 as a steel-and-glass structure.
Answer: True
Terminal 4, previously known as the South Terminal, is characterized by its original construction in 1961 as a steel-and-glass edifice.
Terminal 3 serves as a central junction connecting Terminals 1, 2, and 4, and was inaugurated in 2019.
Answer: True
Inaugurated in April 2019, Terminal 3 functions as a central connecting point for Terminals 1, 2, and 4, facilitating seamless passenger movement throughout the airport.
Orly Airport has three runways with lengths of 2,400m, 3,650m, and 3,320m.
Answer: True
Paris Orly Airport is equipped with three runways measuring 2,400 meters, 3,650 meters, and 3,320 meters in length.
Terminal 4 is equipped with 15 departure gates, some of which can accommodate wide-body aircraft.
Answer: True
Terminal 4 features 15 departure gates equipped with jet-bridges, and several of these are capable of servicing wide-body aircraft.
How were the terminals at Paris Orly Airport reorganized and renamed?
Answer: Into Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4.
The terminals at Paris Orly Airport have been reorganized and are now designated as Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Terminal 4, formerly known as the South Terminal, is characterized by its:
Answer: Steel-and-glass structure built in 1961.
Terminal 4, previously the South Terminal, is notable for its original construction in 1961 as a steel-and-glass structure.
Which of the following runway lengths is NOT listed for Orly Airport?
Answer: 3,000 meters
The listed runway lengths for Orly Airport are 2,400 meters, 3,650 meters, and 3,320 meters. A length of 3,000 meters is not mentioned.
Which of the following is NOT a runway length mentioned for Orly Airport?
Answer: 4,000 meters
The listed runway lengths for Orly Airport are 2,400 meters, 3,650 meters, and 3,320 meters. A length of 4,000 meters is not mentioned.
Orly Airport connects to the Paris Métro network via Line 18 and the Orlyval people mover.
Answer: False
Orly Airport is connected via Paris Métro Line 14 and the Orlyval people mover. Line 18 is scheduled to connect in the future.
The Orlyval people mover connects Orly Airport to Antony station on RER B, charging a premium fare for the entire journey.
Answer: False
While the Orlyval connects to Antony station on RER B, a premium fare is charged specifically for the journey between Antony and Orly Airport; travel between the airport's own terminals is free.
Paris Métro Line 18 is currently operational and serves Orly Airport as part of the Grand Paris Express project.
Answer: False
Paris Métro Line 14 currently serves Orly Airport. Line 18, also part of the Grand Paris Express project, is scheduled for completion and service to the airport starting in 2027.
Orly Airport is directly connected to the French motorway network via the A6 autoroute.
Answer: False
Orly Airport is connected to the A106 autoroute, which serves as a spur route providing access to the A6 autoroute and the broader French motorway network.
Noctilien night bus routes N22 and N31 provide service to Orly Airport, connecting it to central Paris locations.
Answer: True
The Noctilien night bus network includes routes N22 and N31, which serve Orly Airport and provide connections to central Paris.
How does the Orlyval service connect Orly Airport to the wider public transport network?
Answer: It links the airport terminals to Antony station on RER B.
The Orlyval people mover provides a connection between the airport's terminals and Antony station, which is a key interchange on the RER B line.
Which new Paris Métro line is scheduled to connect Orly Airport starting in 2027?
Answer: Line 18
Paris Métro Line 18 is scheduled to commence service to Orly Airport starting in 2027 as part of the Grand Paris Express project.
Which of the following is NOT a transportation option connecting Orly Airport to the Paris public transport network?
Answer: RER Line B (direct connection)
While Orlyval connects to RER B at Antony station, there is no direct RER B connection from Orly Airport itself; other options like Métro Line 14 and Tramway T7 provide direct links.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Orly Airport was closed to commercial traffic from April 1, 2020, to June 25, 2020.
Answer: True
The airport experienced a closure to commercial traffic from April 1, 2020, to June 25, 2020, as a measure related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 'Ermenonville air disaster' in 1974 involved Turkish Airlines Flight 981, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, which crashed due to engine failure.
Answer: False
The 'Ermenonville air disaster' involved Turkish Airlines Flight 981, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10. The crash was caused by an improperly closed cargo door leading to explosive decompression, not engine failure.
The crash of Turkish Airlines Flight 981 in 1974 killed all 346 people on board due to an improperly closed cargo door.
Answer: True
The crash of Turkish Airlines Flight 981 on March 3, 1974, resulted in 346 fatalities and was attributed to explosive decompression caused by a cargo door that had not been properly secured.
On February 10, 1948, an Air France aircraft was damaged beyond repair at Orly Airport during a landing attempt in poor weather.
Answer: False
On February 10, 1948, an Air France aircraft was damaged beyond economical repair at Orly Airport, but the source does not specify poor weather or a landing attempt as the cause.
During a nighttime storm on October 20, 2022, Amelia International Flight 8R1217 skidded off runway 25 upon landing, resulting in injuries to 42 people on board.
Answer: False
Amelia International Flight 8R1217 did skid off runway 25 during a nighttime storm on October 20, 2022, but fortunately, none of the 42 people on board sustained injuries.
A bombing attributed to ASALA occurred at a Turkish Airlines check-in counter at Orly Airport on July 15, 1983, causing 8 fatalities.
Answer: True
On July 15, 1983, a bombing at a Turkish Airlines check-in counter, attributed to ASALA, resulted in eight fatalities and injured 55 people.
On March 18, 2017, an attacker was shot and killed after attempting to steal a weapon from a soldier patrolling Orly Airport.
Answer: True
On March 18, 2017, an individual attempted to disarm a soldier patrolling Orly Airport and was subsequently shot and killed.
The failure of a Windows 3.1 system at Orly Airport in November 2015 was related to baggage handling operations.
Answer: False
The failure of an outdated Windows 3.1 system in November 2015 disrupted airport operations by affecting the communication of visual range information critical for pilots in foggy conditions, not baggage handling.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Orly Airport was closed to commercial traffic between which dates?
Answer: April 1, 2020 - June 25, 2020
The airport experienced a closure to commercial traffic from April 1, 2020, to June 25, 2020, as a measure related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The significant drop in passenger traffic at Orly Airport in 2020 compared to 2001 is primarily attributed to:
Answer: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The substantial decrease in passenger traffic at Orly Airport in 2020, compared to earlier years, is primarily attributed to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel.
What was the cause of the "Ermenonville air disaster" involving Turkish Airlines Flight 981 on March 3, 1974?
Answer: An improperly closed cargo door leading to explosive decompression.
The crash of Turkish Airlines Flight 981 was caused by the failure of a cargo door that had not been properly secured, leading to explosive decompression.
How many fatalities resulted from the bombing at a Turkish Airlines check-in counter at Orly Airport on July 15, 1983?
Answer: 8
The bombing at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter on July 15, 1983, resulted in eight fatalities.
What was the primary cause of the crash of Turkish Airlines Flight 981 in 1974?
Answer: Explosive decompression due to a faulty cargo door
The crash of Turkish Airlines Flight 981 was primarily caused by explosive decompression resulting from a faulty cargo door that had not been properly secured.
What was the outcome for passengers and crew on Amelia International Flight 8R1217 when it skidded off runway 25 on October 20, 2022?
Answer: None of the 42 people on board were injured.
Despite skidding off the runway during a storm, Amelia International Flight 8R1217 had no injuries among the 42 individuals on board.
The collision on May 19, 1960, involved an Air Algérie Caravelle and what type of aircraft?
Answer: A Stampe SV.4 biplane
On May 19, 1960, an Air Algérie Sud Aviation Caravelle collided with a Stampe SV.4 biplane during its approach to Orly.
What was the deadliest aviation incident involving a single aircraft at the time, occurring at Orly on June 3, 1962?
Answer: Air France Flight 007
The crash of Air France Flight 007 on June 3, 1962, was the deadliest aviation incident involving a single aircraft at that time, resulting in 130 fatalities.
What caused the Varig Flight 820 crash in 1973, resulting in 123 deaths?
Answer: A fire in a rear lavatory leading to smoke inhalation.
Varig Flight 820 crashed in 1973 due to a fire originating in a rear lavatory, which led to smoke inhalation and subsequent fatalities.
Paris Aéroport is planting trees near Orly Airport to capture approximately 329 tonnes of carbon annually.
Answer: True
Paris Aéroport is undertaking a tree-planting initiative near the airport, projected to capture approximately 329 tonnes of carbon per year.
By Summer 2026, Air France plans to completely cease all operations at Orly Airport.
Answer: False
Air France intends to largely cease its operations at Orly Airport by Summer 2026, but will retain one public service obligation flight to Corsica.
What environmental initiative is Paris Aéroport undertaking near Orly Airport?
Answer: Planting trees along the route nationale 7.
Paris Aéroport is undertaking a tree-planting initiative near the airport along the route nationale 7, projected to capture approximately 329 tonnes of carbon annually.
By Summer 2026, Air France plans to largely cease operations at Orly, retaining only which type of flight?
Answer: One Public Service Obligation (PSO) flight to Corsica
Air France intends to largely cease its operations at Orly Airport by Summer 2026, retaining only one public service obligation flight to Corsica.
The "Connect 2020" corporate strategy led to the application of which commercial brand to Parisian airports, including Orly?
Answer: Paris Aéroport
The 'Connect 2020' strategy resulted in the adoption of the commercial brand 'Paris Aéroport' for all Parisian airports managed by Groupe ADP.