Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EDGE)
Medium airport · Hörselberg-Hainich, Thuringia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Eisenach-Kindel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDGE |
| IATA | EIB |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°59'30" E 10°28'47" 50.99160, 10.47973 |
| Location | Hörselberg-Hainich, Thuringia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,643 ft (1720 m) | 180 ft | CON | Yes |
Eisenach-Kindel Airport at a glance
Eisenach-Kindel Airport is a medium airport in Hörselberg-Hainich, Thuringia, Germany, known to airline systems as EIB. The field elevation of 1,112 ft (339 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDGE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 5,643 ft (1720 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDGE 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 Eisenach-Kindel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | EDDE | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | ETHF | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Kassel Airport | EDVK | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | EDQA | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | EDQM | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eisenach-Kindel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,112 ft field elevation of Eisenach-Kindel 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 Eisenach-Kindel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Eisenach-Kindel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Eisenach-Kindel Airport is EDGE, and its IATA code is EIB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eisenach-Kindel Airport above sea level?
Eisenach-Kindel Airport sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet (339 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eisenach-Kindel Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.9916, 10.4797 — in Hörselberg-Hainich, Thuringia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Erfurt-Weimar Airport, about 34 km away.
Does EDGE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDGE 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 Eisenach-Kindel Airport?
Eisenach-Kindel Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,643 ft (1720 m) with a CON surface.