Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport (EDVE)
Medium airport · Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDVE |
| IATA | BWE |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°19'9" E 10°33'22" 52.31920, 10.55610 |
| Location | Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport at a glance
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport is a medium airport in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany, known to airline systems as BWE. The field elevation of 295 ft (90 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDVE 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, 08/26, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDVE 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 Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Celle Army Airfield | ETHC | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Hannover Airport | EDDV | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Faßberg Air Base | ETHS | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Wunstorf Air Base | ETNW | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Bückeburg Air Base | ETHB | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 295 ft field elevation of Braunschweig-Wolfsburg 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 Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport is EDVE, and its IATA code is BWE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport above sea level?
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.3192, 10.5561 — in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Celle Army Airfield, about 47 km away.
Does EDVE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDVE 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 Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport?
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.