Leipzig Altenburg Airport (EDAC)
IFR
Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0600-1800 LT; Sa/Su/Hol 0700-1700 LT; or PPR (Summer)
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: on request (48h min) • Immigration: on request (48h min)
Runways
1 RWY, 2435m/7988ft 1 Runway, longest: 2435m/7988ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
04/22
Concrete
Length
2435m
7988ft
7988ft
04/22
Concrete
Length
2435m/7988ft
2435m/7988ft
Strength
48/R/A/W/T
PCN
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↓ 8 kt
←R 4 kt
Wind
250° · 9 kt
Temperature
7°C
Dew point
5°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1016 hPa
Ceiling
1900 BKN
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
BKN 1900ft
METAR: 39 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | ←R 4 kt | 8 kt ↑ |
| 04 | →L 5 kt | 8 kt ↓ |
Sun 18:00Z → 03:00Z
MVFR
[29012KT 9999 BKN020]
290° 12 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 2000ft
Sun 18:00Z → 00:00Z
IFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 4007 SHRA BKN008 BKN012]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
4.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA) · Broken (BKN) 800ft · Broken (BKN) 1200ft CB
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
00:00Z → 03:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO BKN012]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Broken (BKN) 1200ft
METAR EDAC 200120Z AUTO 25009KT 9999 // BKN019/// 07/05 Q1016 TAF EDAC 191700Z 1918/2003 29012KT 9999 BKN020 PROB40 TEMPO 1918/1924 4000 SHRA BKN008 BKN012CB TEMPO 2000/2003 BKN012
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IFR and VFR operations are available, with ILS and RNAV approaches; ILS outages may not always be communicated by ATC, so approach status should be confirmed. The airport is accessible at all times during published hours, with minimal traffic and a long, well-maintained runway. Communication with the tower is straightforward and friendly.
A flight school environment is supported, with facilities including a briefing room, toilets, and hangar space readily available. Refueling is handled by helpful staff, and payment for services can be made in the fire department office or at the tower. On-field car hire is efficient: vehicles can be reserved by email (tower@leipzig-altenburg-airport.de) and are delivered directly to the aircraft; contract processing takes about two minutes. The airport museum is recommended but generally open only on weekends.
Public transport access may be limited, especially on holidays; car hire is often arranged as a practical alternative. The airport is located in a remote area, so ground access may involve detours or longer travel times.
Fees are described as low or inexpensive. Example: landing fee about €10; combined landing and car hire about €50.
No restaurant or café operates on site except when the museum is open; coffee may be offered in the tower. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM. Overall, the airport offers friendly service, efficient handling, and good facilities for general aviation pilots.