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Dresden (EDDC/DRS) — Dresden, Germany

Dresden (EDDC/DRS) serves Dresden, Germany. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 755 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Jul 22
29 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 15 on the ground · busiest hour 07:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-22
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EDDC
  • Name: Dresden
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 51.134125
  • Longitude: 13.767831
  • Elevation: 755 ft
  • Country: Germany
  • Municipality: Dresden
  • IATA Code: DRS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Distance from City: 9.7 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 9350 X 197
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: DME, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.930 MHz
  • Ground: 121.980 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 118.880 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Dresden operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +49 351 881 3220
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.dresden-airport.de/en/index.html
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Yes
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: PCN 86 R/A/W/T, HEL, GLD (P), aerodynamically-controlled UL, other PPR

Customs

  • Open: 00:00:00
  • Close: 23:59:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: EUR 7.00-12.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge EUR 70
  • Parking Fee: EUR 3.00-6.00 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 2 hours free for turnarounds
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. Local VAT applicable on all fees.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 23:30
  • Curfew End: 05:30
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. Night curfew 23:30-05:30 local time. Exemptions may apply for emergency, medical, and state flights. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EDAB

  • ICAO: EDAB
  • Name: Bautzen
  • Distance (NM): 28.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDAC

  • ICAO: EDAC
  • Name: Leipzig-Altenburg
  • Distance (NM): 48.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDDP

  • ICAO: EDDP
  • Name: Leipzig-Halle
  • Distance (NM): 60.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

LKKV

  • ICAO: LKKV
  • Name: Karlovy Vary
  • Distance (NM): 64.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Karlovy Vary. Immigration office operational during published hours.

LKPR

  • ICAO: LKPR
  • Name: Ruzyne
  • Distance (NM): 64.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry (Czech Republic in Schengen since 2007). Czech Alien Police on-site. Non-Schengen at Terminal 1.

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Germany Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A (no permit needed). EASA TCO not required for overflight-only operations.
  • Landing Lead Time: 2 full working days (individual flights, Sat/Sun not counted). 4 weeks (chains of 4+ flights in a series). First-time applicants: allow additional time for documentation review.
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply.

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Active NOTAMs

A3588/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
INCREASED BIRD ACT DUE TO GRASS CUTTING.
2026-07-13 07:49:00 2026-08-31 14:00:00
A3013/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD AVBL PPR. OBTAIN PERMISSION TIL 2100 VIA TEL +49(0)351 8813220 OR OCC(AT)DRESDEN-AIRPORT.DE.
2026-06-10 11:43:00 2026-08-31 03:10:00
A2854/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD CONTROL SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED O/R ONLY DRG NIGHT-TIME: FOR FLIGHT OPS IN THIS PERIOD THE PROVISION OF AD CONTROL SERVICES SHALL BE REQ IN ADVANCE TIL 2100 AT DRESDEN TWR VIA PHONE +49 351 8825 120. THIS SHALL ALSO APPLY TO FLT INTENDING TO USE DRESDEN AD FOR METEOROLOGICAL, TECHNICAL OR …
2026-06-01 22:50:00 2026-09-02 03:10:00

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Nearby Airports

LKPC Panensky Tynec Airport 50 NM LKSN Slaný Airport 56 NM LKVO Vodochody Airport 60 NM LKRK Rakovnik Airfield 63 NM LKKL Kladno Airfield 63 NM LKPR Ruzyne 65 NM LKKV Karlovy Vary 65 NM LKLT Letňany Airfield 67 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EDDC?
The tower frequency at Dresden is 122.93 MHz.
What fuel is available at EDDC?
Dresden offers Jet A-1.
Does EDDC require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Dresden (Germany).
Is customs available at EDDC?
Yes, customs at Dresden is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Does EDDC require slots or PPR?
Slots are required and PPR is required at Dresden.
Where is EDDC located?
Dresden (EDDC) is located in Dresden, Germany.
What is the IATA code for EDDC?
The IATA code for Dresden is DRS.
How long is the runway at EDDC?
The main runway at Dresden (04/22) measures 9350 X 197.
Is EDDC a port of entry?
Yes, Dresden is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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