International Airport Berlin Brandenburg (EDDB) IFR

EDDB requires mandatory handling for all general aviation, with handling typically arranged through Berlin Aviation Services (BAS) or Execujet. An airport slot is required for IFR operations and can be obtained via AIS or coordinated by the handler; A-CDM procedures apply, and startup clearance must be requested within five minutes before EOBT. Both VFR and IFR arrivals are possible, with ATC and tower described as friendly and flexible. The GAT is located on the eastern or southern side of the airport, separate from the main terminal, and is not directly connected to public transport; access to the city generally requires a taxi, with walking distances to bus stops reported as 4–10 minutes.

Fees at EDDB are consistently high for non-commercial GA. Handling and landing charges together typically exceed €400 for short stays, with examples of total costs ranging from about €445 for a few hours to about €1,100–€1,200 for overnight stays including handling. Example: landing and handling about €200. Example: overnight stay with handling about €1,200. Lärmzuschläge (noise surcharges) may apply. No Avgas is available; Jet A1 is provided efficiently.

Facilities include a lounge at the GAT, internet access, and a coffee machine; no restaurant or full catering is available on site. Hangar space can be arranged in advance, with example costs about €80 per night plus a fee for towing if not self-handled. Parking areas may require long walks or rides to the terminal; apron surfaces can have steep joints or rain gutters requiring caution when taxiing.

Contact: GAT.EDDB@execujet.eu, Tel. 030-88754700.

Ground transport options are limited; taxis are usually required from the GAT to reach city transport links or the main terminal, with typical fares to Berlin around €30–€40 one way. Public buses run every 20–40 minutes from nearby stops.

EDDB offers professional ATC service and reliable IFR access but is expensive and less convenient for GA compared to regional alternatives. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.