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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↓ 2 kt
●
←R 12 kt
Wind
300° · 12 kt
Temperature
5°C
Dew point
3°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1017 hPa
Ceiling
1200 BKN
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
BKN 1200ft
METAR: 29 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | ● ←R 12 kt | 2 kt ↑ |
| 04 | ● →L 12 kt | 2 kt ↓ |
12:00Z → 18:00Z
IFR
[30012KT 9999 BKN008]
300° 12 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 800ft
12:00Z → 15:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 3492 RA]
Temporary (TEMPO)
3.5 km · Rain (RA)
18:00Z → 21:00Z
IFR
[BECMG 34007KT 9999 BKN008]
Becoming (BECMG)
340° 7 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 800ft
18:00Z → 21:00Z
LIFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 1497 BR BKN004]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
1.5 km · Mist (BR) · Broken (BKN) 400ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 LIFR
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
METAR EDAC 201320Z 30012KT 9999 -RA BKN012 05/03 Q1017 TAF EDAC 201100Z 2012/2021 30012KT 9999 BKN008 TEMPO 2012/2015 3500 RA BECMG 2018/2020 34007KT PROB40 TEMPO 2018/2021 1500 BR BKN004
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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.