Paris–Le Bourget Airport

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How high is Paris–Le Bourget Airport?117 meters (384 ft) above sea level
2. What is the location?Communes of Le Bourget, Bonneuil-en-France, Dugny, and Gonesse, France
3. What is the coordinates?48°58′22″N 002°25′57″E
4. Why is the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget Airport?The airport has huge runways and open space, perfect for big aircraft displays. Its long history with aviation makes it a great spot for the world’s oldest and largest air show.
5. Where is Le Bourget Airport located?It is about 11 kilometers (6.9 miles) north-northeast of central Paris, in the Île‑de‑France region, covering parts of Le Bourget, Bonneuil‑en‑France, Dugny, and Gonesse.

General Aviation: All civil aviation operations excluding scheduled airline services and military operations.
Business Jet: A jet aircraft designed for transporting small groups of people for business purposes.
Aerospace: The branch of technology and industry concerned with flight within and beyond the Earth's atmosphere.
Air Traffic Control: A service provided for alerting the aircraft to air traffic, for the purpose of preventing collision.