Frankfurt Main Airport (EDDF)
Large airport · Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Frankfurt Main Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDF |
| IATA | FRA |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°1'36" E 8°33'30" 50.02671, 8.55835 |
| Location | Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07C/25C | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07L/25R | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18/36 | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Frankfurt Main Airport at a glance
Frankfurt Main Airport is a large airport in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, known to airline systems as FRA. The field elevation of 364 ft (111 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDF 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 4 runways, the longest — 07C/25C — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07C points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDDF 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 Frankfurt Main Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport | EDFE | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Wiesbaden Army Airfield | ETOU | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Mainz-Finthen Airfield | EDFZ | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Mannheim-City Airport | EDFM | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Siegerland Airport | EDGS | 83 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Frankfurt Main Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 364 ft field elevation of Frankfurt Main 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 Frankfurt Main Airport
What is the ICAO code of Frankfurt Main Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Frankfurt Main Airport is EDDF, and its IATA code is FRA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Frankfurt Main Airport above sea level?
Frankfurt Main Airport sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Frankfurt Main Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.0267, 8.5584 — in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport, about 10 km away.
Does EDDF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDF 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 Frankfurt Main Airport?
Frankfurt Main Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 07C/25C, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a ASP surface.