Hannover Airport (EDDV)
Large airport · Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Hannover Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDV |
| IATA | HAJ |
| Elevation | 183 ft (56 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°27'40" E 9°41'6" 52.46110, 9.68508 |
| Location | Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09C/27C | 2,548 ft (777 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 09L/27R | 12,434 ft (3790 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 7,677 ft (2340 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Hannover Airport at a glance
Hannover Airport is a large airport in Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany, known to airline systems as HAJ. The field elevation of 183 ft (56 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDV 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 3 runways, the longest — 09L/27R — offers 12,434 ft (3790 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09L points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDDV 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 Hannover Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wunstorf Air Base | ETNW | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Celle Army Airfield | ETHC | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Bückeburg Air Base | ETHB | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Faßberg Air Base | ETHS | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport | EDVE | 61 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hannover Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 183 ft field elevation of Hannover 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 Hannover Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hannover Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hannover Airport is EDDV, and its IATA code is HAJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hannover Airport above sea level?
Hannover Airport sits at an elevation of 183 feet (56 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hannover Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.4611, 9.6851 — in Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wunstorf Air Base, about 17 km away.
Does EDDV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDV 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 Hannover Airport?
Hannover Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 09L/27R, measures 12,434 ft (3790 m) with a CON surface.