Airports / Germany / BRE
Bremen Airport.
Bremen, Germany · 14 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.9/5
Google rating
4,590 ratings
1
Operators based
14
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Diepholz Air Base (ETND), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Bremen, Germany, Bremen Airport (EDDW / BRE) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 14 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Atlas Air Service bases aircraft at BRE. Useful alternates include Diepholz Air Base (ETND, 32 nm), Wunstorf Air Base (ETNW, 42 nm), and Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN, 44 nm). BRE offers 2 runways, the longest 8,642-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of BRE vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BRE, or browse verified operators serving the area.
Run an FBO at EDDW? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
EDDW
IATA
BRE
FAA / Local
EDDW
Elevation
14 ft
Coordinates
53.0468° N · 8.7893° 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 14 ft, BRE sits lower than 99% of the 75 Germany fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,642 ft
- 09/278,642 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/232,297 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,642 ft
BRE's 8,642 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.
- 32nmETNDDiepholz Air BaseDiepholz
- 42nmETNWWunstorf Air Base
- 44nmFCNSea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseWurster Nordseeküste
- 47nmETHBBückeburg Air BaseBückeburg
- 48nmXFWHamburg-Finkenwerder AirportHamburg
- 48nmHAJHannover AirportHannover
Location
Open the full mapEDDW · Bremen Airport · Bremen, Germany
From the ramp
Google Places photography of Bremen Airport, tap any frame to view full-screen, then cycle with the arrows or your keyboard.
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BRE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,121 nm | 7h 39m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,278 nm | 8h 1m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,470 nm | 8h 28m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,672 nm | 8h 56m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,875 nm | 9h 25m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,894 nm | 9h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,102 nm | 9h 56m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,150 nm | 10h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BRE?
- Bremen Airport's longest paved runway is 8,642 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 BRE?
- Bremen Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,642 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BRE?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Bremen Airport as a home base, including Atlas Air Service. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BRE?
- The closest alternate is Diepholz Air Base (ETND), about 32 nm away, followed by Wunstorf Air Base (ETNW) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BRE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 39m (3,121 nm), New York about 8h 1m (3,278 nm), Washington DC about 8h 28m (3,470 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.