Bremen Airport (EDDW)
Large airport · Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Bremen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDW |
| IATA | BRE |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°2'48" E 8°47'22" 53.04679, 8.78932 |
| Location | Bremen, Bremen, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,297 ft (700 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 09/27 | 8,642 ft (2634 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bremen Airport at a glance
Bremen Airport is a large airport in Bremen, Bremen, Germany, known to airline systems as BRE. The field elevation of 14 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDW 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 — 09/27 — offers 8,642 ft (2634 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 EDDW 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 Bremen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Diepholz Air Base | ETND | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Wunstorf Air Base | ETNW | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | ETMN | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Bückeburg Air Base | ETHB | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport | EDHI | 88 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bremen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14 ft field elevation of Bremen 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 Bremen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bremen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bremen Airport is EDDW, and its IATA code is BRE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bremen Airport above sea level?
Bremen Airport sits at an elevation of 14 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bremen Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.0468, 8.7893 — in Bremen, Bremen, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Diepholz Air Base, about 59 km away.
Does EDDW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDW 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 Bremen Airport?
Bremen Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,642 ft (2634 m) with a ASP surface.