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Hamburg (EDDH/HAM) — Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg (EDDH/HAM) serves Hamburg, Germany. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (05/23, 15/33). Field elevation is 53 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Aug 11
195 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 165 on the ground · busiest hour 09:00Z
2026-07-292026-08-11
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: EDDH
  • Name: Hamburg
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 53.630402
  • Longitude: 9.98823
  • Elevation: 53 ft
  • Country: Germany
  • Municipality: Hamburg
  • IATA Code: HAM
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Distance from City: 8.9 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 10663 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VORTAC
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 12028 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VORTAC
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 126.850 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 344.350, 372.650 MHz
  • ATIS: 123.125 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

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

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +49 40 5075-0
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.hamburg-airport.de/en/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Yes
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: +49 40 507117200
  • Remarks: PCN 65/F/A/W/T, HEL, other aircraft PPR (Hamburg TWR Tel.: +49 40 507117200) Restrictions see chart section.

Customs

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

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 4-7 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 0.25-0.45 per tonne per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Flughafen Hamburg GmbH published tariff. Noise surcharges apply.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Standard suppliers available.
  • Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Bundespolizei on-site.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 23:00
  • Curfew End: 06:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Night ban 23:00-06:00. Very strict enforcement; operating permit restricts movements. Delayed flights allowed until 24:00 under specific conditions only.

Alternates

EDHI

  • ICAO: EDHI
  • Name: Finkenwerder
  • Distance (NM): 7.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International airport of entry on request. APIS transmission required 60 min prior via German Federal Police (BPOL). Landing permit may be required depending on operator/aircraft type.

EDHL

  • ICAO: EDHL
  • Name: Blankensee
  • Distance (NM): 28.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. International airport of entry on request. Immigration clearance arranged with customs via advance notice.

EDHK

  • ICAO: EDHK
  • Name: Holtenau
  • Distance (NM): 45.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDDW

  • ICAO: EDDW
  • Name: Bremen
  • Distance (NM): 55.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDOP

  • ICAO: EDOP
  • Name: Schwerin-Parchim
  • Distance (NM): 65.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

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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

D3100/26 critical
Overflying restricted
OVERFLIGHT PROHIBITED FOR UAS AND MODEL ACFT WI AREA 533259N 0094227E - 533720N 0095110E - 534000N 0095200E - 534232N 0100118E - 533810N 0100805E - 533516N 0100711E - 533000N 0101200E - 532720N 0100205E - 533002N 0100001E - 533015N 0095427E - 532747N 0094914E - 533259N 0094227E DUE TO MIL O…
2026-09-24 05:00:00 2026-09-26 17:09:00
D2622/26 critical
Overflying restricted
OVERFLIGHT, NOTAM CNL.
2026-08-06 12:15:43 Until further notice
A3896/26 critical
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD.
2026-07-31 09:55:47 Until further notice

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EDDH?
The tower frequency at Hamburg is 126.85 MHz.
What fuel is available at EDDH?
Hamburg offers Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
Does EDDH require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Hamburg (Germany).
Is customs available at EDDH?
Yes, customs at Hamburg is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Does EDDH require slots or PPR?
Slots are required and PPR is required at Hamburg.
Where is EDDH located?
Hamburg (EDDH) is located in Hamburg, Germany.
What is the IATA code for EDDH?
The IATA code for Hamburg is HAM.
How long is the runway at EDDH?
The main runway at Hamburg (05/23) measures 10663 X 150.
Does EDDH have an ILS approach?
Yes, Hamburg has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 05/23, 15/33.
Is EDDH a port of entry?
Yes, Hamburg is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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