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Debrecen International Airport.
Debrecen, Hungary · 359 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
359
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
30 nm
To the nearest alternate
Oradea International Airport (OMR).
Overview
Debrecen International Airport, listed as LHDC / DEB, is a large commercial airport in Debrecen, Hungary. Field elevation is 359 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list DEB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Oradea International Airport (OMR, 30 nm), Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ, 53 nm), and Szolnok Air Base (LHSN, 60 nm). The field has a single 8,196-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from DEB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Debreceni nemzetközi repülőtér. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DEB to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
LHDC
IATA
DEB
FAA / Local
LHDC
Elevation
359 ft
Coordinates
47.4895° N · 21.6163° 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 Hungary fields
state range 299–651 ft
At 359 ft, DEB sits lower than 60% of the 10 Hungary fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,196 ft
- 04R/22L8,196 ft × 131 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,196 ft
DEB's 8,196 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.
- 30nmOMROradea International AirportOradea
- 53nmSUJSatu Mare International AirportSatu Mare
- 60nmLHSNSzolnok Air BaseSzolnok
- 72nmKSCKošice International AirportKošice
- 73nmUDJUzhhorod International AirportUzhhorod
- 76nmBAYMaramureș International AirportTăuții-Măgherăuș
Location
Open the full mapLHDC · Debrecen International Airport · Debrecen, Hungary
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DEB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,711 nm | 9h 2m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,868 nm | 9h 24m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,061 nm | 9h 51m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,264 nm | 10h 19m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,270 nm | 10h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,487 nm | 10h 50m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,681 nm | 11h 17m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,728 nm | 11h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DEB?
- Debrecen International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,196 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 DEB?
- Debrecen International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,196 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DEB?
- The closest alternate is Oradea International Airport (OMR), about 30 nm away, followed by Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DEB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 2m (3,711 nm), New York about 9h 24m (3,868 nm), Washington DC about 9h 51m (4,061 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.