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 1 kt
Wind
230° · 8 kt
Temperature
16°C
Dew point
12°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1013 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 2200ft
METAR: 31 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | ←R 1 kt | 8 kt ↑ |
| 04 | →L 1 kt | 8 kt ↓ |
09:00Z → 18:00Z
VFR
[24008KT 9999 SCT035]
240° 8 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 3500ft
12:00Z → 17:00Z
[TEMPO SHRA SCT040]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Showers Rain (SHRA) · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft CB
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
METAR EDAC 050820Z 23008KT 9999 SCT022 16/12 Q1013 TAF EDAC 050800Z 0509/0518 24008KT 9999 SCT035 TEMPO 0512/0517 SHRA SCT040CB
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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.