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Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield.
Bamberg, Germany · 811 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.4/5
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72 ratings
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Operators based
811
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#29 / 62
Germany airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 72 Google ratings , ranked against 62 rated Germany fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nuremberg Airport (NUE), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield (EDQA) sits in Bamberg, Germany, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 811 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, EDQA is a home base: BHS Aviation Group operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Nuremberg Airport (NUE, 26 nm), Bayreuth Airport (BYU, 28 nm), and Grafenwöhr Army Air Field (ETIC, 42 nm). The field has a single 3,622-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from EDQA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Bamberg and Breitenau. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from EDQA to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
EDQA
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
EDQA
Elevation
811 ft
Coordinates
49.9204° N · 10.9142° 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 811 ft, EDQA sits higher than 61% of the 75 Germany fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,622 ft
- 03/213,622 ft × 79 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,622 ft
EDQA's 3,622 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
- 26nmNUENuremberg AirportNuremberg
- 28nmBYUBayreuth AirportBindlach
- 42nmETICGrafenwöhr Army Air FieldGrafenwöhr
- 42nmHOQHof-Plauen AirportHof
- 49nmETHNNiederstetten Army Air BaseNiederstetten
- 55nmETIHHohenfels Army AirfieldHohenfels
Location
Open the full mapEDQA · Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield · Bamberg, Germany
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EDQA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,271 nm | 8h 0m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,428 nm | 8h 22m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,621 nm | 8h 49m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,843 nm | 9h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,054 nm | 9h 50m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,074 nm | 9h 52m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,234 nm | 10h 15m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,280 nm | 10h 21m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EDQA?
- Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield's longest paved runway is 3,622 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 EDQA?
- Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield has one runway; the longest measures 3,622 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at EDQA?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield as a home base, including BHS Aviation Group. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to EDQA?
- The closest alternate is Nuremberg Airport (NUE), about 26 nm away, followed by Bayreuth Airport (BYU) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EDQA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 0m (3,271 nm), New York about 8h 22m (3,428 nm), Washington DC about 8h 49m (3,621 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.