Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield (EDQA)
Medium airport · Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDQA |
| Elevation | 811 ft (247 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°55'13" E 10°54'51" 49.92040, 10.91423 |
| Location | Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,622 ft (1104 m) | 79 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield at a glance
Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield is a medium airport in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany. The field elevation of 811 ft (247 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDQA 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, 03/21, offers 3,622 ft (1104 m) of asph 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 EDQA 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 Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuremberg Airport | EDDN | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Bayreuth Airport | EDQD | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Grafenwöhr Army Air Field | ETIC | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | EDQM | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Niederstetten Army Air Base | ETHN | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 811 ft field elevation of Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield 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 Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield is EDQA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield above sea level?
Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield sits at an elevation of 811 feet (247 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield located?
The airport lies at 49.9204, 10.9142 — in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nuremberg Airport, about 48 km away.
Does EDQA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDQA 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 Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield?
Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,622 ft (1104 m) with a ASPH surface.