Augsburg Airport (EDMA)
Medium airport · Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Augsburg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDMA |
| IATA | AGB |
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°25'31" E 10°55'54" 48.42528, 10.93167 |
| Location | Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,230 ft (1594 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 3,325 ft (1013 m) | 100 ft | GRS | No |
Augsburg Airport at a glance
Augsburg Airport is a medium airport in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, known to airline systems as AGB. The field elevation of 1,516 ft (462 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDMA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 5,230 ft (1594 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDMA 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 Augsburg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lechfeld Air Base | ETSL | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Neuburg Air Base | ETSN | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Oberpfaffenhofen Airport | EDMO | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Ingolstadt Manching Airport | ETSI | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Munich Airport | EDDM | 64 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Augsburg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,516 ft field elevation of Augsburg 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 Augsburg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Augsburg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Augsburg Airport is EDMA, and its IATA code is AGB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Augsburg Airport above sea level?
Augsburg Airport sits at an elevation of 1,516 feet (462 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Augsburg Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.4253, 10.9317 — in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lechfeld Air Base, about 27 km away.
Does EDMA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDMA 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 Augsburg Airport?
Augsburg Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,230 ft (1594 m) with a ASP surface.