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Saarbrucken (EDDR/SCN) — Saarbrucken, Germany

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1, 100LL
Tower
118.35
Runways
09/27, 09L/27R, 08/26
Elevation
1,058 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
11 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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: EDDR
  • Name: Saarbrucken
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 49.2146
  • Longitude: 7.10951
  • Elevation: 1058 ft
  • Country: Germany
  • Municipality: Saarbrucken
  • IATA Code: SCN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Distance from City: 8.5 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 6562 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 09L/27R

  • Designation: 09L/27R
  • Dimensions: 1788 X 164
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 1990 x 45 m
  • Surface: N/A
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.350 MHz
  • Ground: 118.555 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 125.300 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: 0500-2130 UTC

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +49 6893 83-260
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: +49 6893 2330
  • Admin Tel: +49 6893 83-0
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.flughafen-saarbruecken.de/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: EUR 4.00-8.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge EUR 30
  • Parking Fee: EUR 2.00-4.00 per tonne MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Local VAT applicable on all fees.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available during airport operating hours.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available for piston aircraft. May require advance notice at smaller airfields.

Immigration

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 22:00
  • Curfew End: 06:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. Night curfew 22:00-06:00 local time. Deviations subject to prior approval. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EDRZ

  • ICAO: EDRZ
  • Name: Zweibrucken
  • Distance (NM): 11.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point and customs special landing place, not a customs airport (zoll.de Teil A): from outside the EU, non-commercial or non-scheduled passenger flights with nothing to declare may land here; other flights need an exemption from the local main customs office (Zollverordnung § 5, zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16

EDRT

  • ICAO: EDRT
  • Name: Fohren
  • Distance (NM): 41.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point, but not a customs airport: flights from outside the EU need an exemption from the local main customs office (zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16

ELLX

  • ICAO: ELLX
  • Name: Luxembourg
  • Distance (NM): 43.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDFH

LFST

  • ICAO: LFST
  • Name: Entzheim
  • Distance (NM): 45.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Strasbourg.

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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

A5485/26
caution Upcoming
Instrument procedure change
INSTR APCH PROC SUSPENDED DUE TO MAINT OF SAD DME: RWY 08: VOR APCH TEMPO SUSPENDED. REF AIP AD 2 EDDR 4-3-1 DATED 10 JUL 2025.
2026-10-28 08:00 UTC 2026-10-30 15:00 UTC
A5487/26
caution Upcoming
DME issue
SAARBRUECKEN DME SAD CH114Y (116.75MHZ) ON MAINT. DO NOT USE, FALSE INDICATION POSS.
2026-10-28 08:00 UTC 2026-10-30 15:00 UTC
A5431/26
info
AIMING POINT MARKINGS RWY 08/26 MISSING.
2026-10-21 04:00 UTC 2026-11-01 04:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EDDR?
The tower frequency at Saarbrucken is 118.35 MHz.
What fuel is available at EDDR?
Saarbrucken offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
Does EDDR require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply. Permit details for Germany
Where is EDDR located?
Saarbrucken (EDDR) is located in Saarbrucken, Germany.
What is the IATA code for EDDR?
The IATA code for Saarbrucken is SCN.
Does EDDR have an ILS approach?
Yes, Saarbrucken has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
Is EDDR a port of entry?
Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Saarbrucken. Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16.