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Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Schkeuditz, Germany · 465 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
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Operators based
465
Elevation ft
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
28 nm
To the nearest alternate
Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Leipzig/Halle Airport, listed as EDDP / LEJ, is a large commercial airport in Schkeuditz, Germany. The airport sits 465 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aerologic GmbH and FSH Luftfahrtunternehmen GmbH are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC, 28 nm), Zerbst Airfield (EDUZ, 35 nm), and Holzdorf Air Base (ETSH, 41 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 11,811-foot paved runway, LEJ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LEJ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Schkeuditz Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Schkeuditz.
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Field capability
ICAO
EDDP
IATA
LEJ
FAA / Local
EDDP
Elevation
465 ft
Coordinates
51.4207° N · 12.2327° 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 465 ft, LEJ sits lower than 49% of the 75 Germany fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,811 ft
- 08L/26R11,811 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 08R/26L11,811 ft × 198 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,811 ft
LEJ's 11,811 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 operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 28nmAOCLeipzig–Altenburg AirportNobitz
- 35nmEDUZZerbst AirfieldStraguth
- 41nmETSHHolzdorf Air BaseHolzdorf
- 55nmERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt
- 60nmDRSDresden AirportDresden
- 69nmHOQHof-Plauen AirportHof
Location
Open the full mapEDDP · Leipzig/Halle Airport · Schkeuditz, Germany
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LEJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,276 nm | 8h 1m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,434 nm | 8h 23m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,626 nm | 8h 50m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,831 nm | 9h 19m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,993 nm | 9h 41m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,052 nm | 9h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,253 nm | 10h 17m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,300 nm | 10h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LEJ?
- Leipzig/Halle Airport's longest paved runway is 11,811 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 LEJ?
- Leipzig/Halle Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,811 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LEJ?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Leipzig/Halle Airport as a home base, including Aerologic GmbH, FSH Luftfahrtunternehmen GmbH. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to LEJ?
- The closest alternate is Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC), about 28 nm away, followed by Zerbst Airfield (EDUZ) at 35 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LEJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 1m (3,276 nm), New York about 8h 23m (3,434 nm), Washington DC about 8h 50m (3,626 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.