Airports / Germany / EDFZ
Mainz-Finthen Airfield.
Mainz, Germany · 760 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
192 ratings
1
Operators based
760
Elevation ft
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Nearest alternate
Field standing
#9 / 62
Germany airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 192 Google ratings , ranked against 62 rated Germany fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wiesbaden Army Airfield (WIE), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Mainz-Finthen Airfield, listed as EDFZ, is a mid-sized airport in Mainz, Germany. The airport sits 760 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, AIRGO Private Airline is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Wiesbaden Army Airfield (WIE, 8 nm), Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, 16 nm), and Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport (EDFE, 19 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 3,281-foot paved runway, EDFZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from EDFZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under QMZ. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mainz.
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Field capability
ICAO
EDFZ
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
EDFZ
Elevation
760 ft
Coordinates
49.9675° N · 8.1472° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Germany fields
state range 14–2,231 ft
At 760 ft, EDFZ sits higher than 59% of the 75 Germany fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 3,281 ft
- 07/253,281 ft × 72 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07R/25L3,281 ft × 262 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,281 ft
EDFZ's 3,281 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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.
- 8nmWIEWiesbaden Army AirfieldWiesbaden
- 16nmFRAFrankfurt Main AirportFrankfurt am Main
- 19nmEDFEFrankfurt-Egelsbach AirportEgelsbach
- 33nmMHGMannheim-City AirportMannheim
- 34nmHHNFrankfurt-Hahn AirportFrankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen)
- 38nmRMSRamstein Air BaseRamstein-Miesenbach
Location
Open the full mapEDFZ · Mainz-Finthen Airfield · Mainz, Germany
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EDFZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,173 nm | 7h 47m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,331 nm | 8h 9m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,524 nm | 8h 36m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,753 nm | 9h 8m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,959 nm | 9h 36m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,051 nm | 9h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,131 nm | 10h 0m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,177 nm | 10h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EDFZ?
- Mainz-Finthen Airfield's longest paved runway is 3,281 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 EDFZ?
- Mainz-Finthen Airfield has 2 runways; the longest measures 3,281 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at EDFZ?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Mainz-Finthen Airfield as a home base, including AIRGO Private Airline. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to EDFZ?
- The closest alternate is Wiesbaden Army Airfield (WIE), about 8 nm away, followed by Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) at 16 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EDFZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 47m (3,173 nm), New York about 8h 9m (3,331 nm), Washington DC about 8h 36m (3,524 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.