Memmingen Allgau Airport (EDJA)
Large airport · Memmingen, Bavaria, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Memmingen Allgau Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDJA |
| IATA | FMM |
| Elevation | 2,077 ft (633 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°59'17" E 10°14'18" 47.98809, 10.23825 |
| Location | Memmingen, Bavaria, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,629 ft (2630 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Memmingen Allgau Airport at a glance
Memmingen Allgau Airport is a large airport in Memmingen, Bavaria, Germany, known to airline systems as FMM. The field elevation of 2,077 ft (633 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDJA 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, 06/24, offers 8,629 ft (2630 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDJA 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 Memmingen Allgau Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laupheim Air Base | ETHL | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Lechfeld Air Base | ETSL | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | EDNY | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield | EDTM | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Augsburg Airport | EDMA | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Memmingen Allgau Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,077 ft field elevation of Memmingen Allgau 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 Memmingen Allgau Airport
What is the ICAO code of Memmingen Allgau Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Memmingen Allgau Airport is EDJA, and its IATA code is FMM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Memmingen Allgau Airport above sea level?
Memmingen Allgau Airport sits at an elevation of 2,077 feet (633 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Memmingen Allgau Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.9881, 10.2382 — in Memmingen, Bavaria, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Laupheim Air Base, about 36 km away.
Does EDJA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDJA 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 Memmingen Allgau Airport?
Memmingen Allgau Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,629 ft (2630 m) with a ASP surface.