Satu Mare Airport is an international airport located in northwest Romania, south of Satu Mare municipality, the capital of Satu Mare County. History Satu Mare Airport is one of the first airports in Romania, founded on 15 October 1936. In 1938, a Junkers 34 operating the Cluj – Satu Mare – Oradea – Cluj route became the first plane to arrive at the airfield. The current runway was inaugurated in 1975. In 1996, the facility was designated as an international airport, and two years later, TAROM launched a direct flight to New York City. The service originated in Bucharest and was operated by Airbus A310s. Airlines and destinations The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Satu Mare Airport: Statistics See also Aviation in Romania List of the busiest airports in Romania Transport in Romania References External links Official website Google Map - Aerial View Airports in Romania Buildings and structures in Satu Mare Transport in Satu Mare Airports established in 1936 1936 establishments in Romania