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Lufthansa
activeKey Facts: Lufthansa
- Lufthansa was established in Germany.
- The carrier currently holds active operating status.
- Aviation authorities assigned IATA code LH and ICAO code DLH.
- Air traffic control utilized the radio callsign LUFTHANSA.
- Operations were founded in 1953.
- Observed registry airframe records document 400 aircraft.
- Primary operational hubs included EDDF; EDDM.
Carrier Identity & Specifications
| Legal / Trading Name | Lufthansa |
|---|---|
| Operating Status | active Source: observed_fleet_gt_zero |
| Country of Registry | Germany |
| IATA Two-Letter Code | LH |
| ICAO Three-Letter Code | DLH |
| Telephony Callsign | LUFTHANSA |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Operational Lifespan | 73 years (1953 to present) |
| Operational Hubs | EDDF; EDDM |
Observed Fleet Data
Observed registry records account for 400 aircraft as of 2026-10-08.
Route Network & Served Destinations
Operating base and historical network archive for Lufthansa.
Destination Records in Archive
Detailed route network pairs for Lufthansa are currently documented through its primary operating hubs, registered flag nation (Germany), and fleet registry.
Catalogued Operating Hubs:
EDDF; EDDM
News Mentioning Lufthansa
Data Provenance & Audit Trail
- Seed Source: Civil aviation registry baseline (OpenFlights / ICAO / Wikidata CC0).
- Observed Fleet: Observation logs as of 2026-10-08.
- Operational Status: Audited under rule pipeline (observed_fleet_gt_zero).
- Last Pipeline Build: 2026-10-08.