Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (IATA: YUL, ICAO: CYUL), commonly referred to as Trudeau Airport, is the primary airport serving Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Here are key details about this major transportation hub:
History
- The airport was originally named Dorval Airport when it first opened in 1940, named after the nearby town of Dorval.
- In 2004, it was renamed in honor of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, the 15th Prime Minister of Canada, who was from Montreal.
- The airport has undergone several expansions, with significant upgrades in the 1990s and early 2000s to accommodate the growing number of passengers and to modernize its facilities.
Facilities and Operations
- The airport features a single terminal with four concourses: A, B, C, and the international arrivals section.
- It serves as a hub for Air Canada and Air Transat, and it's a focus city for WestJet.
- There are over 130 gates, including those for international flights, domestic, and regional services.
- The airport handles over 20 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Canada.
- It has three runways, with the longest being 11,000 feet (3,353 meters).
- The Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) manages the airport, which also oversees Mirabel Airport.
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Future Developments
- There are ongoing plans to expand the airport's capacity, including the addition of a new satellite concourse and improvements to the existing terminal to handle more international traffic.
- The Rail Link Project proposes a direct rail link from downtown Montreal to the airport, enhancing connectivity.
Notable Incidents
- In 1970, the airport was the site of the FLQ Crisis where a bomb exploded in the main terminal, causing significant damage but no injuries.
- Over the years, the airport has seen various security incidents, including bomb threats and hijackings, which have influenced its security protocols.
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