TEMPELHOF

district of Berlin, Ger. It is the site of an airport that became well known during the Soviet blockade of West Berlin (194849): the airport was enlarged to serve as the main terminus for regular Allied airlifts of supplies. In September 1975 the new Tegel Airport became West Berlin's only civilian airport, and until 1990 Tempelhof Airport accommodated only U.S. military aircraft. Appliances, machinery, phonographs, and metal products are manufactured in the Tempelhof district. Pop. (1986 est.) 162,100.