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Erfurt-Weimar Airport.
Erfurt, Germany · 1,036 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
1,036
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
18 nm
To the nearest alternate
Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB).
Overview
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (EDDE / ERF) is a large commercial airport serving Erfurt, Germany. Field elevation is 1,036 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ERF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB, 18 nm), Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ, 54 nm), and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ, 55 nm). The field has a single 8,530-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ERF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Flughafen Erfurt-Weimar. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ERF to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
EDDE
IATA
ERF
FAA / Local
EDDE
Elevation
1,036 ft
Coordinates
50.9783° N · 10.9607° 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 1,036 ft, ERF sits higher than 64% of the 75 Germany fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,530 ft
- 09/278,530 ft × 164 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,530 ft
ERF's 8,530 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 18nmEIBEisenach-Kindel AirportHörselberg-Hainich
- 54nmHOQHof-Plauen AirportHof
- 55nmLEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz
- 58nmAOCLeipzig–Altenburg AirportNobitz
- 64nmEDQABamberg-Breitenau AirfieldBamberg
- 64nmFRZFritzlar Army AirfieldFritzlar
Location
Open the full mapEDDE · Erfurt-Weimar Airport · Erfurt, Germany
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ERF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,245 nm | 7h 57m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,402 nm | 8h 19m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,595 nm | 8h 46m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,808 nm | 9h 15m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,011 nm | 9h 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,024 nm | 9h 45m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,216 nm | 10h 12m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,262 nm | 10h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ERF?
- Erfurt-Weimar Airport's longest paved runway is 8,530 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 ERF?
- Erfurt-Weimar Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,530 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ERF?
- The closest alternate is Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB), about 18 nm away, followed by Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ERF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 57m (3,245 nm), New York about 8h 19m (3,402 nm), Washington DC about 8h 46m (3,595 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.