5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall, Frankfurt Airport is a well-designed, efficient, and enjoyable place to spend time during a layover.”
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Airports / Germany / FRA
Large airport · FRA
Frankfurt Main Airport.
Frankfurt am Main, Germany · 364 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.8/5
Google rating
84,306 ratings
1
Operators based
364
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Frankfurt am Main, GermanyELEV 364 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
84,306
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
364
Field elevation
feet above sea level
5
Nearest alternate
nm to EDFE
Field standing
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport (EDFE), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Frankfurt Main Airport (EDDF / FRA) sits in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 364 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: JetFleet AG bases aircraft at FRA. Useful alternates include Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport (EDFE, 5 nm), Wiesbaden Army Airfield (WIE, 9 nm), and Mainz-Finthen Airfield (EDFZ, 16 nm). FRA offers 4 runways, the longest 13,123-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of FRA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as EDAF and Frankfurt am Main. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from FRA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“You can spot aircraft almost everywhere, whether you're near the gates or walking through different sections of the terminal.”
SHASHANK S NAYAK5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Clear signage in English and helpful information boards ensured that moving between terminals and gates was smooth and stress-free.”
SHASHANK S NAYAK5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EDDF
IATA
FRA
FAA / Local
EDDF
Elevation
364 ft
Coordinates
50.0267° N · 8.5584° 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 364 ft, FRA sits lower than 59% of the 75 Germany fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 13,123 ft
- 07C/25C13,123 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07R/25L13,123 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 18/3613,123 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 07L/25R9,186 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
FRA'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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 5nmEDFEFrankfurt-Egelsbach AirportEgelsbach
- 9nmWIEWiesbaden Army AirfieldWiesbaden
- 16nmEDFZMainz-Finthen AirfieldMainz
- 33nmMHGMannheim-City AirportMannheim
- 45nmSGESiegerland AirportBurbach
- 50nmHHNFrankfurt-Hahn AirportFrankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen)
Location
Open the full mapEDDF · Frankfurt Main Airport · Frankfurt am Main, Germany
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FRA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,186 nm | 7h 49m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,344 nm | 8h 11m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,537 nm | 8h 38m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,764 nm | 9h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,971 nm | 9h 38m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,051 nm | 9h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,146 nm | 10h 3m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,192 nm | 10h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FRA?
- Frankfurt Main 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 FRA?
- Frankfurt Main Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at FRA?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Frankfurt Main Airport as a home base, including JetFleet AG. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to FRA?
- The closest alternate is Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport (EDFE), about 5 nm away, followed by Wiesbaden Army Airfield (WIE) at 9 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FRA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 49m (3,186 nm), New York about 8h 11m (3,344 nm), Washington DC about 8h 38m (3,537 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.