Nantes Atlantique Airport — Nantes, France

NTE is Nantes Atlantique Airport, the primary gateway serving Nantes, a major city in western France known for its shipbuilding heritage, cultural attractions, and growing tech sector. NTE ranks among France's busiest regional airports outside Paris, handling substantial domestic and international traffic including routes to the UK, Spain, and other European destinations. The airport has faced long-running debate over capacity and a since-abandoned plan to relocate operations to a new site at Notre-Dame-des-Landes, a project ultimately canceled in 2018 following years of protest. Nantes Atlantique instead underwent expansion to accommodate growing passenger numbers. The airport serves both leisure travelers exploring the Loire Valley and business travelers connected to Nantes's aerospace and industrial economy.