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