Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB)
Large airport · Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Berlin Brandenburg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDB |
| IATA | BER |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°21'42" E 13°30'8" 52.36174, 13.50234 |
| Location | Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | concrete | Yes |
Berlin Brandenburg Airport at a glance
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is a large airport in Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany, known to airline systems as BER. The field elevation of 157 ft (48 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06R/24L — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06R points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDDB 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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holzdorf Air Base | ETSH | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Zerbst Airfield | EDUZ | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | EDDP | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Dresden Airport | EDDC | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Neubrandenburg Trollenhagen Airport | EDBN | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 157 ft field elevation of Berlin Brandenburg 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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Berlin Brandenburg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Berlin Brandenburg Airport is EDDB, and its IATA code is BER. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Berlin Brandenburg Airport above sea level?
Berlin Brandenburg Airport sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Berlin Brandenburg Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.3617, 13.5023 — in Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Holzdorf Air Base, about 70 km away.
Does EDDB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDB 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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport?
Berlin Brandenburg Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06R/24L, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a concrete surface.