Aalborg Airport was opened in 1938 as the second national airport. During
World War II, Aalborg was occupied and used by the
German Air Force. The 3rd and 5th squadrons of
Bordfliegergruppe 196 (Embarked Air Group 196) as well as the group's staff unit, used Aalborg as a base for
maritime reconnaissance flights and detachments serving aboard
German Navy surface combatants. The present terminal building is from 2001. The airport was enlarged during 2007 and 2013, increasing the terminal size and number of gates.
Scandinavian Airlines flew nonstop to
Newark International Airport between April and October 2023. However, SAS discontinued the route after the first season due to low passenger numbers.
Ryanair previously operated flights to
London Stansted and seasonal flights to
Girona, but they discontinued operations from the airport in March 2025 due to a new aviation tax levied by the Danish government. ==Facilities==