Nuremberg Airport (EDDN)
Large airport · Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Nuremberg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDN |
| IATA | NUE |
| Elevation | 1,046 ft (319 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°29'55" E 11°4'41" 49.49870, 11.07806 |
| Location | Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nuremberg Airport at a glance
Nuremberg Airport is a large airport in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, known to airline systems as NUE. The field elevation of 1,046 ft (319 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDN 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, 10/28, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDDN 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 Nuremberg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | EDQA | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Hohenfels Army Airfield | ETIH | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Grafenwöhr Army Air Field | ETIC | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Bayreuth Airport | EDQD | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Niederstetten Army Air Base | ETHN | 82 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nuremberg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,046 ft field elevation of Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nuremberg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nuremberg Airport is EDDN, and its IATA code is NUE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nuremberg Airport above sea level?
Nuremberg Airport sits at an elevation of 1,046 feet (319 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nuremberg Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.4987, 11.0781 — in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield, about 48 km away.
Does EDDN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDN 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 Nuremberg Airport?
Nuremberg Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.