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Paderborn Lippstadt Airport

Büren, Germany · Europe

Tiny leisure airport with short walks and a Gate 5 paid lounge, but bus-only city links, classic 100 ml security, thin F&B, and no München feed after skyhub PAD ended 10 Jun 2026 keep the Airportist Score at 6.9.

Airportist Score

6.9/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

711k (2025)

Average security

10 min

PADGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for PAD.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Single compact terminal in Ahden (city of Büren), Flughafenstraße 33, 33142 Büren — about 18–20 km southwest of Paderborn and ~26 km from Lippstadt; ICAO EDLP; runway 05/23 ~2,180 m asphalt; elevation ~213 m / 699 ft
711,434 passengers in 2025 (official Flughafen Paderborn/Lippstadt press, Jan 2026) after 818,378 in 2024; movements 44,111 (+19.2% YoY, mostly GA); leisure ~614k of 2025 traffic
No rail at the terminal — DB Ostwestfalen-Lippe-Bus S60 Schnellbus from Paderborn Hbf in ~20 minutes (Westfalenfahrplan query Sep 2026); WestfalenTarif Preisstufe W4HST5 EinzelTicket €8.90 adult / €4.60 child (online EinzelTicket €7.60)
SCAVI & RAY Business Lounge airside by Gate 5; last airport-published walk-up tariff €19.99 adult / €9 ages 3–12 with QR booking (Apr 2023 release) — not listed on Priority Pass
Classic EU 100 ml liquids + laptop-out (airport Handgepäck page); PAD is not on mid-2026 German CT liquids-waiver lists
Summer 2026 board is leisure-heavy (Antalya, Palma, Alicante, Málaga, Hurghada, Heraklion, Kos, Rhodes). skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no scheduled domestic feed afterward

12 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.2

Navigation8.8

Food5.5

Transport6.4

Disruption resilience5.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

711k (2025)

Terminals

1 compact terminal

On-time departures

78%

Average security

10 min

Best For

Short single-terminal walks and curb parking (P1 60 min free)OWL leisure nonstops (Antalya, Palma, Spanish/Greek islands)Paid SCAVI & RAY quiet seat by Gate 5 (~€20 day pass)Cheap regional access via S60 from Paderborn Hbf (~20 min)

Watch Out For

No rail at the terminal — S60/SK5 bus onlyNo free water refill stations documentedClassic 100 ml liquids (no published CT waiver)skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no domestic hub feed

8 photos

Terminal building at Paderborn Lippstadt Airport

Aerial view of Paderborn Lippstadt Airport

Aerial approach view over Paderborn Lippstadt Airport grounds

Aerial view on approach to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport

Quax hangar on the Paderborn Lippstadt Airport campus

Air Berlin Boeing 737 taxiing at Paderborn Lippstadt Airport

Air Berlin aircraft being de-iced at Paderborn Lippstadt Airport

SunExpress Boeing 737 landing at Paderborn Lippstadt Airport

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Transport

Take S60 from Paderborn Hbf — no airport train

~20 min direct S60; WestfalenTarif EinzelTicket €8.90 (€7.60 online).

Official airport and DB OWL-Bus pages list Schnellbus S60 between Paderborn Hauptbahnhof and the terminal curb (~20 minutes on a live Westfalenfahrplan query, Sep 2026). Combo SK5 also reaches the airport via Salzkotten. WestfalenTarif Preisstufe W4HST5: EinzelTicket €8.90 adult / €4.60 child; online EinzelTicket €7.60. Deutschlandticket covers the bus. There is no station under the terminal — rail travelers change at Paderborn Hbf.

Security

Pack the classic 100 ml bag

No published CT liquids waiver — plan the old unpack ritual.

Airport baggage guidance still states EU LAG rules: ≤100 ml containers in one transparent 1 L resealable bag, presented separately, plus laptops and similar electronics out of the bag. Independent mid-2026 German media round-ups still list Paderborn among airports without a CT liquids waiver. NW reporting (Jun 2026) says check-in desks open two hours before departure and previous-evening check-in is not offered — online check-in where your airline allows it.

Lounge

SCAVI & RAY by Gate 5 — walk-up about €20

Sole airside quiet room; not on Priority Pass.

Airport pages promote the Business Lounge airside near Gate 5 (SCAVI & RAY branding in the 2023 online-booking release). Soft drinks, coffee, a Prosecco, a small snack, Wi-Fi, and apron views are included in the published day pass; premium drinks cost extra. Last official tariff on the airport news page: €19.99 adult / €9 ages 3–12 with QR code after online payment — confirm live at the desk or booking tool. Priority Pass / LoungeKey directories do not list PAD.

Food

Expect Berlin Curry — buy water before security

Small F&B footprint; no documented free passenger fountains.

Landside and airside food is thin for a full day: Berlin Curry runs a landside counter plus an airside bistro-lounge with apron view (NW, Jun 2026; roughly late morning into evening). Airhangar (Quax hangar, short walk) and Flair in the AiREA hotel opposite the terminal add options when open. Independent traveler notes and local guides report no free passenger drinking fountains — buy sealed water landside before screening.

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

PADGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for PAD.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Single compact terminal in Ahden (city of Büren), Flughafenstraße 33, 33142 Büren — about 18–20 km southwest of Paderborn and ~26 km from Lippstadt; ICAO EDLP; runway 05/23 ~2,180 m asphalt; elevation ~213 m / 699 ft
711,434 passengers in 2025 (official Flughafen Paderborn/Lippstadt press, Jan 2026) after 818,378 in 2024; movements 44,111 (+19.2% YoY, mostly GA); leisure ~614k of 2025 traffic
No rail at the terminal — DB Ostwestfalen-Lippe-Bus S60 Schnellbus from Paderborn Hbf in ~20 minutes (Westfalenfahrplan query Sep 2026); WestfalenTarif Preisstufe W4HST5 EinzelTicket €8.90 adult / €4.60 child (online EinzelTicket €7.60)
SCAVI & RAY Business Lounge airside by Gate 5; last airport-published walk-up tariff €19.99 adult / €9 ages 3–12 with QR booking (Apr 2023 release) — not listed on Priority Pass
Classic EU 100 ml liquids + laptop-out (airport Handgepäck page); PAD is not on mid-2026 German CT liquids-waiver lists
Summer 2026 board is leisure-heavy (Antalya, Palma, Alicante, Málaga, Hurghada, Heraklion, Kos, Rhodes). skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no scheduled domestic feed afterward

12 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.2

Navigation8.8

Food5.5

Transport6.4

Disruption resilience5.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

711k (2025)

Terminals

1 compact terminal

On-time departures

78%

Average security

10 min

Best For

Watch Out For

No rail at the terminal — S60/SK5 bus onlyNo free water refill stations documentedClassic 100 ml liquids (no published CT waiver)skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no domestic hub feed

PADGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for PAD.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Single compact terminal in Ahden (city of Büren), Flughafenstraße 33, 33142 Büren — about 18–20 km southwest of Paderborn and ~26 km from Lippstadt; ICAO EDLP; runway 05/23 ~2,180 m asphalt; elevation ~213 m / 699 ft
711,434 passengers in 2025 (official Flughafen Paderborn/Lippstadt press, Jan 2026) after 818,378 in 2024; movements 44,111 (+19.2% YoY, mostly GA); leisure ~614k of 2025 traffic
No rail at the terminal — DB Ostwestfalen-Lippe-Bus S60 Schnellbus from Paderborn Hbf in ~20 minutes (Westfalenfahrplan query Sep 2026); WestfalenTarif Preisstufe W4HST5 EinzelTicket €8.90 adult / €4.60 child (online EinzelTicket €7.60)
SCAVI & RAY Business Lounge airside by Gate 5; last airport-published walk-up tariff €19.99 adult / €9 ages 3–12 with QR booking (Apr 2023 release) — not listed on Priority Pass
Classic EU 100 ml liquids + laptop-out (airport Handgepäck page); PAD is not on mid-2026 German CT liquids-waiver lists
Summer 2026 board is leisure-heavy (Antalya, Palma, Alicante, Málaga, Hurghada, Heraklion, Kos, Rhodes). skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no scheduled domestic feed afterward

12 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.2

Navigation8.8

Food5.5

Transport6.4

Disruption resilience5.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

711k (2025)

Terminals

1 compact terminal

On-time departures

78%

Average security

10 min

Best For

Watch Out For

No rail at the terminal — S60/SK5 bus onlyNo free water refill stations documentedClassic 100 ml liquids (no published CT waiver)skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no domestic hub feed

PADGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:17 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for PAD.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Single compact terminal in Ahden (city of Büren), Flughafenstraße 33, 33142 Büren — about 18–20 km southwest of Paderborn and ~26 km from Lippstadt; ICAO EDLP; runway 05/23 ~2,180 m asphalt; elevation ~213 m / 699 ft
711,434 passengers in 2025 (official Flughafen Paderborn/Lippstadt press, Jan 2026) after 818,378 in 2024; movements 44,111 (+19.2% YoY, mostly GA); leisure ~614k of 2025 traffic
No rail at the terminal — DB Ostwestfalen-Lippe-Bus S60 Schnellbus from Paderborn Hbf in ~20 minutes (Westfalenfahrplan query Sep 2026); WestfalenTarif Preisstufe W4HST5 EinzelTicket €8.90 adult / €4.60 child (online EinzelTicket €7.60)
SCAVI & RAY Business Lounge airside by Gate 5; last airport-published walk-up tariff €19.99 adult / €9 ages 3–12 with QR booking (Apr 2023 release) — not listed on Priority Pass
Classic EU 100 ml liquids + laptop-out (airport Handgepäck page); PAD is not on mid-2026 German CT liquids-waiver lists
Summer 2026 board is leisure-heavy (Antalya, Palma, Alicante, Málaga, Hurghada, Heraklion, Kos, Rhodes). skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no scheduled domestic feed afterward

12 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.2

Navigation8.8

Food5.5

Transport6.4

Disruption resilience5.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

711k (2025)

Terminals

1 compact terminal

On-time departures

78%

Average security

10 min

Best For

Watch Out For

No rail at the terminal — S60/SK5 bus onlyNo free water refill stations documentedClassic 100 ml liquids (no published CT waiver)skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no domestic hub feed

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Transport

Take S60 from Paderborn Hbf — no airport train

~20 min direct S60; WestfalenTarif EinzelTicket €8.90 (€7.60 online).

Security

Pack the classic 100 ml bag

No published CT liquids waiver — plan the old unpack ritual.

Lounge

SCAVI & RAY by Gate 5 — walk-up about €20

Sole airside quiet room; not on Priority Pass.

Food

Expect Berlin Curry — buy water before security

Small F&B footprint; no documented free passenger fountains.

PADGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for PAD.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Single compact terminal in Ahden (city of Büren), Flughafenstraße 33, 33142 Büren — about 18–20 km southwest of Paderborn and ~26 km from Lippstadt; ICAO EDLP; runway 05/23 ~2,180 m asphalt; elevation ~213 m / 699 ft
711,434 passengers in 2025 (official Flughafen Paderborn/Lippstadt press, Jan 2026) after 818,378 in 2024; movements 44,111 (+19.2% YoY, mostly GA); leisure ~614k of 2025 traffic
No rail at the terminal — DB Ostwestfalen-Lippe-Bus S60 Schnellbus from Paderborn Hbf in ~20 minutes (Westfalenfahrplan query Sep 2026); WestfalenTarif Preisstufe W4HST5 EinzelTicket €8.90 adult / €4.60 child (online EinzelTicket €7.60)
SCAVI & RAY Business Lounge airside by Gate 5; last airport-published walk-up tariff €19.99 adult / €9 ages 3–12 with QR booking (Apr 2023 release) — not listed on Priority Pass
Classic EU 100 ml liquids + laptop-out (airport Handgepäck page); PAD is not on mid-2026 German CT liquids-waiver lists
Summer 2026 board is leisure-heavy (Antalya, Palma, Alicante, Málaga, Hurghada, Heraklion, Kos, Rhodes). skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no scheduled domestic feed afterward

12 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.2

Navigation8.8

Food5.5

Transport6.4

Disruption resilience5.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

711k (2025)

Terminals

1 compact terminal

On-time departures

78%

Average security

10 min

Best For

Watch Out For

No rail at the terminal — S60/SK5 bus onlyNo free water refill stations documentedClassic 100 ml liquids (no published CT waiver)skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no domestic hub feed

PADGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:17 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for PAD.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Single compact terminal in Ahden (city of Büren), Flughafenstraße 33, 33142 Büren — about 18–20 km southwest of Paderborn and ~26 km from Lippstadt; ICAO EDLP; runway 05/23 ~2,180 m asphalt; elevation ~213 m / 699 ft
711,434 passengers in 2025 (official Flughafen Paderborn/Lippstadt press, Jan 2026) after 818,378 in 2024; movements 44,111 (+19.2% YoY, mostly GA); leisure ~614k of 2025 traffic
No rail at the terminal — DB Ostwestfalen-Lippe-Bus S60 Schnellbus from Paderborn Hbf in ~20 minutes (Westfalenfahrplan query Sep 2026); WestfalenTarif Preisstufe W4HST5 EinzelTicket €8.90 adult / €4.60 child (online EinzelTicket €7.60)
SCAVI & RAY Business Lounge airside by Gate 5; last airport-published walk-up tariff €19.99 adult / €9 ages 3–12 with QR booking (Apr 2023 release) — not listed on Priority Pass
Classic EU 100 ml liquids + laptop-out (airport Handgepäck page); PAD is not on mid-2026 German CT liquids-waiver lists
Summer 2026 board is leisure-heavy (Antalya, Palma, Alicante, Málaga, Hurghada, Heraklion, Kos, Rhodes). skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no scheduled domestic feed afterward

12 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.2

Navigation8.8

Food5.5

Transport6.4

Disruption resilience5.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

711k (2025)

Terminals

1 compact terminal

On-time departures

78%

Average security

10 min

Best For

Watch Out For

No rail at the terminal — S60/SK5 bus onlyNo free water refill stations documentedClassic 100 ml liquids (no published CT waiver)skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no domestic hub feed

PADGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:17 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for PAD.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Single compact terminal in Ahden (city of Büren), Flughafenstraße 33, 33142 Büren — about 18–20 km southwest of Paderborn and ~26 km from Lippstadt; ICAO EDLP; runway 05/23 ~2,180 m asphalt; elevation ~213 m / 699 ft
711,434 passengers in 2025 (official Flughafen Paderborn/Lippstadt press, Jan 2026) after 818,378 in 2024; movements 44,111 (+19.2% YoY, mostly GA); leisure ~614k of 2025 traffic
No rail at the terminal — DB Ostwestfalen-Lippe-Bus S60 Schnellbus from Paderborn Hbf in ~20 minutes (Westfalenfahrplan query Sep 2026); WestfalenTarif Preisstufe W4HST5 EinzelTicket €8.90 adult / €4.60 child (online EinzelTicket €7.60)
SCAVI & RAY Business Lounge airside by Gate 5; last airport-published walk-up tariff €19.99 adult / €9 ages 3–12 with QR booking (Apr 2023 release) — not listed on Priority Pass
Classic EU 100 ml liquids + laptop-out (airport Handgepäck page); PAD is not on mid-2026 German CT liquids-waiver lists
Summer 2026 board is leisure-heavy (Antalya, Palma, Alicante, Málaga, Hurghada, Heraklion, Kos, Rhodes). skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no scheduled domestic feed afterward

12 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.2

Navigation8.8

Food5.5

Transport6.4

Disruption resilience5.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

711k (2025)

Terminals

1 compact terminal

On-time departures

78%

Average security

10 min

Best For

Watch Out For

No rail at the terminal — S60/SK5 bus onlyNo free water refill stations documentedClassic 100 ml liquids (no published CT waiver)skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no domestic hub feed

PADGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:17 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for PAD.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Single compact terminal in Ahden (city of Büren), Flughafenstraße 33, 33142 Büren — about 18–20 km southwest of Paderborn and ~26 km from Lippstadt; ICAO EDLP; runway 05/23 ~2,180 m asphalt; elevation ~213 m / 699 ft
711,434 passengers in 2025 (official Flughafen Paderborn/Lippstadt press, Jan 2026) after 818,378 in 2024; movements 44,111 (+19.2% YoY, mostly GA); leisure ~614k of 2025 traffic
No rail at the terminal — DB Ostwestfalen-Lippe-Bus S60 Schnellbus from Paderborn Hbf in ~20 minutes (Westfalenfahrplan query Sep 2026); WestfalenTarif Preisstufe W4HST5 EinzelTicket €8.90 adult / €4.60 child (online EinzelTicket €7.60)
SCAVI & RAY Business Lounge airside by Gate 5; last airport-published walk-up tariff €19.99 adult / €9 ages 3–12 with QR booking (Apr 2023 release) — not listed on Priority Pass
Classic EU 100 ml liquids + laptop-out (airport Handgepäck page); PAD is not on mid-2026 German CT liquids-waiver lists
Summer 2026 board is leisure-heavy (Antalya, Palma, Alicante, Málaga, Hurghada, Heraklion, Kos, Rhodes). skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no scheduled domestic feed afterward

12 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.2

Navigation8.8

Food5.5

Transport6.4

Disruption resilience5.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

711k (2025)

Terminals

1 compact terminal

On-time departures

78%

Average security

10 min

Best For

Watch Out For

No rail at the terminal — S60/SK5 bus onlyNo free water refill stations documentedClassic 100 ml liquids (no published CT waiver)skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no domestic hub feed