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Airports / Germany / LBC
Medium airport · LBC
Lübeck Blankensee Airport.
Lübeck, Germany · 53 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
931 ratings
0
Operators based
53
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lübeck, GermanyELEV 53 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
931
Google reviews
ratings on Google
53
Field elevation
feet above sea level
28
Nearest alternate
nm to HAM
Field standing
#23 / 62
Germany airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 931 Google ratings , ranked against 62 rated Germany fields.
28 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Lübeck Blankensee Airport, listed as EDHL / LBC, is a mid-sized airport in Lübeck, Germany. The airport sits 53 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LBC for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, 28 nm), Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW, 35 nm), and Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL, 40 nm). With a single 6,896-foot paved runway, LBC can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LBC depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lübeck.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The small cafe also offers a good selection of sandwiches, snacks, and drinks, served by very friendly staff.”
Frank Riley5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The small cafe also offers a good selection of sandwiches, snacks, and drinks, served by very friendly staff.”
Frank Riley5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EDHL
IATA
LBC
FAA / Local
EDHL
Elevation
53 ft
Coordinates
53.8054° N · 10.7192° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Germany fields
state range 14–2,231 ft
At 53 ft, LBC sits lower than 91% of the 75 Germany fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,896 ft
- 07/256,896 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,896 ft
LBC's 6,896 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.
- 28nmHAMHamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHamburg
- 35nmXFWHamburg-Finkenwerder AirportHamburg
- 40nmKELKiel-Holtenau AirportKiel
- 52nmETNHHohn Air BaseHohn
- 56nmRLGRostock-Laage AirportLaage
- 57nmETHSFaßberg Air BaseFaßberg
Location
Open the full mapEDHL · Lübeck Blankensee Airport · Lübeck, Germany
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LBC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,166 nm | 7h 46m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,324 nm | 8h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,515 nm | 8h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,705 nm | 9h 1m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,843 nm | 9h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,934 nm | 9h 33m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,156 nm | 10h 4m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,204 nm | 10h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LBC?
- Lübeck Blankensee Airport's longest paved runway is 6,896 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 LBC?
- Lübeck Blankensee Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,896 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LBC?
- The closest alternate is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), about 28 nm away, followed by Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) at 35 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LBC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 46m (3,166 nm), New York about 8h 8m (3,324 nm), Washington DC about 8h 34m (3,515 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.