Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (EDFH)
Large airport · Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Frankfurt-Hahn Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDFH |
| IATA | HHN |
| Elevation | 1,649 ft (503 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°56'47" E 7°15'42" 49.94635, 7.26173 |
| Location | Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport at a glance
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is a large airport in Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, known to airline systems as HHN. The field elevation of 1,649 ft (503 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDFH 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, 03/21, offers 12,467 ft (3800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDFH 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-Hahn Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Büchel Air Base | ETSB | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | ETAD | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Ramstein Air Base | ETAR | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Mainz-Finthen Airfield | EDFZ | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Wiesbaden Army Airfield | ETOU | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,649 ft field elevation of Frankfurt-Hahn 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-Hahn Airport
What is the ICAO code of Frankfurt-Hahn Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is EDFH, and its IATA code is HHN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Frankfurt-Hahn Airport above sea level?
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport sits at an elevation of 1,649 feet (503 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-Hahn Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.9464, 7.2617 — in Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Büchel Air Base, about 29 km away.
Does EDFH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDFH 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-Hahn Airport?
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a ASP surface.