Mannheim-City Airport (EDFM)
Medium airport · Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Mannheim-City Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDFM |
| IATA | MHG |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°28'23" E 8°30'51" 49.47306, 8.51417 |
| Location | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,497 ft (1066 m) | 82 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09C/27C | 2,756 ft (840 m) | 100 ft | GRS | No |
| 09L/27R | 2,626 ft (800 m) | 131 ft | GRASS | No |
Mannheim-City Airport at a glance
Mannheim-City Airport is a medium airport in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known to airline systems as MHG. The field elevation of 308 ft (94 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDFM 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 — 09/27 — offers 3,497 ft (1066 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 EDFM 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 Mannheim-City Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport | EDFE | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Mainz-Finthen Airfield | EDFZ | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Frankfurt Main Airport | EDDF | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Wiesbaden Army Airfield | ETOU | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Ramstein Air Base | ETAR | 66 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mannheim-City Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 308 ft field elevation of Mannheim-City 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 Mannheim-City Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mannheim-City Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mannheim-City Airport is EDFM, and its IATA code is MHG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mannheim-City Airport above sea level?
Mannheim-City Airport sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mannheim-City Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.4731, 8.5142 — in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport, about 55 km away.
Does EDFM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDFM 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 Mannheim-City Airport?
Mannheim-City Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,497 ft (1066 m) with a ASP surface.