Leipzig/Halle Airport (EDDP)
Large airport · Schkeuditz, Saxony, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Leipzig/Halle Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDP |
| IATA | LEJ |
| Elevation | 465 ft (142 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°25'14" E 12°13'58" 51.42066, 12.23270 |
| Location | Schkeuditz, Saxony, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 198 ft | CON | Yes |
Leipzig/Halle Airport at a glance
Leipzig/Halle Airport is a large airport in Schkeuditz, Saxony, Germany, known to airline systems as LEJ. The field elevation of 465 ft (142 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDP 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 — 08L/26R — offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08L points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDDP 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 Leipzig/Halle Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | EDAC | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Zerbst Airfield | EDUZ | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Holzdorf Air Base | ETSH | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | EDDE | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Dresden Airport | EDDC | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leipzig/Halle Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 465 ft field elevation of Leipzig/Halle 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 Leipzig/Halle Airport
What is the ICAO code of Leipzig/Halle Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Leipzig/Halle Airport is EDDP, and its IATA code is LEJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Leipzig/Halle Airport above sea level?
Leipzig/Halle Airport sits at an elevation of 465 feet (142 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Leipzig/Halle Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.4207, 12.2327 — in Schkeuditz, Saxony, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leipzig–Altenburg Airport, about 52 km away.
Does EDDP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDP 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 Leipzig/Halle Airport?
Leipzig/Halle Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08L/26R, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a CON surface.