German airport changes name to Hersingsdorf-Świnoujście

Local authorities of Polish town Świnoujście have signed a letter of intent with a German airport near Hersingsdorf, to change the airdrome’s name to Hersingsdorf-Świnoujście and further develop it under Polish-German cooperation. “The airport name change poses a challenge related to formalities and getting international permissions, which may take months,” Robert Karelus, the president of Świnoujście, told PAP. “Thanks to the agreement, Świnoujście will have its airport. The name Hersingsdorf-Świnoujście will appear on every map and touristic advertising brochure. We expect an increased number of visitors,” he added. Karelus informed that visitors have been already arriving to Hersingsdorf and later travelled to Świnoujście as both cities are only 10 km apart. The airport currently serves 35,000 passengers per year on German and international routes.