Exhibition center Paris Le Bourget Airport

Paris Le Bourget, officially known as Paris Le Bourget Airport, is a major airport near Paris, France. Le Bourget is primarily used for general aviation, including business jets. Europe’s leading business airport hosts several aviation events and companies.

Location of Paris Le Bourget

Paris Le Bourget, located approximately 11 kilometers northeast of the center of Paris, France, occupies a significant area dedicated to aviation and exhibition events. This multi-faceted site includes several key components: a large airfield, numerous hangars, extensive exhibition halls, and a dedicated business aviation terminal. Each component is tailored to fulfill specific functions, and the hangars and exhibition halls are equipped to host events ranging from major international exhibitions to private meetings.

• 250,000 sqm of open space
• 80,000 sqm of exhibition space in 5 halls
• 1 theater with 200 seats
• 6 conference rooms.

The airport has several facilities dedicated to business and private aviation. These include several FBOs (Fixed-Base Operators), maintenance facilities, and a dedicated business aviation terminal.

History of Paris Le Bourget

Paris Le Bourget has a rich history as an aviation and exhibition center, most notably for its role in hosting the biennial Paris Air Show since 1953. This transformation from a major historic airport, where Charles Lindbergh made his historic transatlantic flight in 1927, to a leading venue for exhibitions and trade events underscores its dynamic development and enduring importance in the aviation sector. Adjacent to the airport is the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace, one of the oldest aviation museums in the world. This museum has an extensive collection of over 19,500 objects, including 150 aircraft and materials spanning more than a century of aviation history.

Major events

Paris Le Bourget is synonymous with the Paris Air Show, one of the world’s oldest and largest air shows, attracting worldwide attention. It hosts many significant events, including trade shows, business conferences, and private functions. The multi-functionality of the complex allows for a wide variety of exhibitions, each tailored to the unique needs of event organizers and participants. The historical heritage and state-of-the-art facilities make the Exhibition Center an iconic venue for high-profile events.