Erfurt-Weimar Airport (EDDE)
Large airport · Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Erfurt-Weimar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDE |
| IATA | ERF |
| Elevation | 1,036 ft (316 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°58'42" E 10°57'39" 50.97828, 10.96071 |
| Location | Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Erfurt-Weimar Airport at a glance
Erfurt-Weimar Airport is a large airport in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany, known to airline systems as ERF. The field elevation of 1,036 ft (316 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDE 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, 09/27, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDDE 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 Erfurt-Weimar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EDGE | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | EDQM | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | EDDP | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | EDAC | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | EDQA | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Erfurt-Weimar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,036 ft field elevation of Erfurt-Weimar 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 Erfurt-Weimar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Erfurt-Weimar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Erfurt-Weimar Airport is EDDE, and its IATA code is ERF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Erfurt-Weimar Airport above sea level?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport sits at an elevation of 1,036 feet (316 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Erfurt-Weimar Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.9783, 10.9607 — in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eisenach-Kindel Airport, about 34 km away.
Does EDDE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDE 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 Erfurt-Weimar Airport?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a ASP surface.