Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (EDAC)
Medium airport · Nobitz, Thuringia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Leipzig–Altenburg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDAC |
| IATA | AOC |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°58'55" E 12°30'23" 50.98195, 12.50639 |
| Location | Nobitz, Thuringia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,988 ft (2435 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Leipzig–Altenburg Airport at a glance
Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is a medium airport in Nobitz, Thuringia, Germany, known to airline systems as AOC. The field elevation of 640 ft (195 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDAC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 7,988 ft (2435 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDAC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | EDDP | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Dresden Airport | EDDC | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | EDQM | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Karlovy Vary Airport | LKKV | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Holzdorf Air Base | ETSH | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 640 ft field elevation of Leipzig–Altenburg Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 75 airports and airfields we list for Germany — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Leipzig–Altenburg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is EDAC, and its IATA code is AOC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Leipzig–Altenburg Airport above sea level?
Leipzig–Altenburg Airport sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Leipzig–Altenburg Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.9819, 12.5064 — in Nobitz, Thuringia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leipzig/Halle Airport, about 52 km away.
Does EDAC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDAC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Leipzig–Altenburg Airport?
Leipzig–Altenburg Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,988 ft (2435 m) with a CON surface.