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Airports / Germany / BER
Large airport · BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Berlin, Germany · 157 ft elevation. 6 charter operators based here.
3.2/5
Google rating
50,497 ratings
6
Operators based
157
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Berlin, GermanyELEV 157 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.2
Google rating
50,497
Google reviews
ratings on Google
6
Based operators
charter operators on the field
157
Field elevation
feet above sea level
38
Nearest alternate
nm to ETSH
Field standing
6 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 91% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
38 nm
To the nearest alternate
Holzdorf Air Base (ETSH).
Overview
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB / BER) sits in Berlin, Germany, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 157 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, BER is a home base: Aaa Bee Cee Aviation GmbH, DHL, and Peak Air GmbH operate from the field, 6 in all. The closest alternate fields are Holzdorf Air Base (ETSH, 38 nm), Zerbst Airfield (EDUZ, 54 nm), and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ, 74 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 13,123-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BER are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Willy Brandt. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BER to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It’s a reliable airport that makes travel in and out of the region simple and efficient.”
Aaron Linsdau Thriller Author5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“I flew into Frankfurt and out of Berlin at the end of the trip, and this airport handled the flow well.”
Aaron Linsdau Thriller Author5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The signage is straightforward, and the staff are courteous and helpful if you need direction.”
Aaron Linsdau Thriller Author5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EDDB
IATA
BER
FAA / Local
EDDB
Elevation
157 ft
Coordinates
52.3617° N · 13.5023° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Germany fields
state range 14–2,231 ft
At 157 ft, BER sits lower than 76% of the 75 Germany fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 13,123 ft
- 06R/24L13,123 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 06L/24R11,811 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
BER's 13,123 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators6
- Private WingsBerlin · Part 1354.7(6)10 aircraft · EDDB
- Windrose Air Jetcharter GmbHBerlin · Part 1354.3(8)4 aircraft · EDDB
- Peak Air GmbHBerlin · Part 1352 aircraft · EDDB
- Quest Air ServicesBerlin · Part 1353.7(11)1 aircraft · EDDB
- Aaa Bee Cee Aviation GmbHBerlin · Part 1355.0(2)EDDB
- DHLBerlin · Part 135EDDB
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 38nmETSHHolzdorf Air BaseHolzdorf
- 54nmEDUZZerbst AirfieldStraguth
- 74nmLEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz
- 74nmDRSDresden AirportDresden
- 75nmFNBNeubrandenburg Trollenhagen AirportTrollenhagen
- 80nmEDBRRothenburg/Görlitz AirfieldRothenburg/Oberlausitz
Location
Open the full mapEDDB · Berlin Brandenburg Airport · Berlin, Germany
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BER on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,294 nm | 8h 4m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,451 nm | 8h 26m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,643 nm | 8h 52m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,837 nm | 9h 19m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,945 nm | 9h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,064 nm | 9h 51m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,278 nm | 10h 21m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,326 nm | 10h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BER?
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport's longest paved runway is 13,123 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BER?
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BER?
- Yes. 6 charter operators list Berlin Brandenburg Airport as a home base, including Aaa Bee Cee Aviation GmbH, DHL, Peak Air GmbH. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BER?
- The closest alternate is Holzdorf Air Base (ETSH), about 38 nm away, followed by Zerbst Airfield (EDUZ) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BER to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 4m (3,294 nm), New York about 8h 26m (3,451 nm), Washington DC about 8h 52m (3,643 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.