Dresden Airport (EDDC)
Large airport · Dresden, Saxony, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Dresden Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDC |
| IATA | DRS |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°8'3" E 13°46'4" 51.13412, 13.76783 |
| Location | Dresden, Saxony, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,350 ft (2850 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Dresden Airport at a glance
Dresden Airport is a large airport in Dresden, Saxony, Germany, known to airline systems as DRS. The field elevation of 755 ft (230 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 9,350 ft (2850 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 EDDC 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 Dresden 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 | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Rothenburg/Görlitz Airfield | EDBR | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | EDAC | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Vodochody Airport | LKVO | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | EDDP | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dresden Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 755 ft field elevation of Dresden 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 Dresden Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dresden Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dresden Airport is EDDC, and its IATA code is DRS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dresden Airport above sea level?
Dresden Airport sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dresden Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.1341, 13.7678 — in Dresden, Saxony, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Holzdorf Air Base, about 82 km away.
Does EDDC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDC 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 Dresden Airport?
Dresden Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,350 ft (2850 m) with a CON surface.