Bayreuth Airport (EDQD)
Medium airport · Bindlach, Bavaria, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Bayreuth Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDQD |
| IATA | BYU |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°59'6" E 11°38'24" 49.98500, 11.64000 |
| Location | Bindlach, Bavaria, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,392 ft (1034 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bayreuth Airport at a glance
Bayreuth Airport is a medium airport in Bindlach, Bavaria, Germany, known to airline systems as BYU. The field elevation of 1,601 ft (488 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDQD 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, 06/24, offers 3,392 ft (1034 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 EDQD 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 Bayreuth Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hof-Plauen Airport | EDQM | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Grafenwöhr Army Air Field | ETIC | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | EDQA | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Nuremberg Airport | EDDN | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Hohenfels Army Airfield | ETIH | 87 km (47 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bayreuth Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,601 ft field elevation of Bayreuth 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 Bayreuth Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bayreuth Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bayreuth Airport is EDQD, and its IATA code is BYU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bayreuth Airport above sea level?
Bayreuth Airport sits at an elevation of 1,601 feet (488 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bayreuth Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.9850, 11.6400 — in Bindlach, Bavaria, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hof-Plauen Airport, about 37 km away.
Does EDQD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDQD 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 Bayreuth Airport?
Bayreuth Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 3,392 ft (1034 m) with a ASP surface.