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Bremen (EDDW/BRE) — Bremen, Germany

Bremen (EDDW/BRE) serves Bremen, Germany. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (05/23, 09/27). Field elevation is 14 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 2/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Jul 23
49 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 29 on the ground · busiest hour 12:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
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: EDDW
  • Name: Bremen
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 53.047501
  • Longitude: 8.78667
  • Elevation: 14 ft
  • Country: Germany
  • Municipality: Bremen
  • IATA Code: BRE
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Distance from City: 3.4 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 2297 X 75
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 6693 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.325 MHz
  • Ground: 121.750 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 117.450 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

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

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: 0500-2230 UTC

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +49 421 5595-243
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +49 421 5595-242
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.bremen-airport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Yes
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: PCN 80/F/B/X/T, HEL, other aircraft PPR Einschränkungen siehe Kartenteil. / Restrictions see chart section. | Other times: PPR

Customs

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

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: 23:00
  • Curfew End: 06:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. Night curfew 23:00-06:00 local time. Exemptions may apply for emergency, medical, and state flights. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EDHI

  • ICAO: EDHI
  • Name: Finkenwerder
  • Distance (NM): 47.7
  • 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.

EDDV

  • ICAO: EDDV
  • Name: Hannover
  • Distance (NM): 48.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDDH

  • ICAO: EDDH
  • Name: Hamburg
  • Distance (NM): 55.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Bundespolizei on-site.

EDWE

  • ICAO: EDWE
  • Name: Emden
  • Distance (NM): 59.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDLI

  • ICAO: EDLI
  • Name: Bielefeld
  • Distance (NM): 65.6
  • 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

A3607/26 warning
ILS out of service
ILS RWY 27 U/S.
2026-07-13 14:01:00 2026-08-24 14:00:00
A3395/26 info
Runway closed
RWY 09/27 CLSD EXC SCHEDULED FLT.
2026-06-30 20:30:00 2026-08-20 03:30:00
A3719/26 caution
Obstacle erected
MOBILE CRANE IN DEP SECTOR RWY 09 FOR ALL IFR DEP. PSN 530243N 0085138E. ELEV 193FT/174FT AGL. DAY AND NIGHT MARKED.
2026-07-27 04:00:00 2026-07-31 18:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EDDW?
The tower frequency at Bremen is 120.325 MHz.
What fuel is available at EDDW?
Bremen offers Jet A-1.
Does EDDW require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Bremen (Germany).
Is customs available at EDDW?
Yes, customs at Bremen is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Does EDDW require slots or PPR?
Slots are required and PPR is required at Bremen.
Where is EDDW located?
Bremen (EDDW) is located in Bremen, Germany.
What is the IATA code for EDDW?
The IATA code for Bremen is BRE.
How long is the runway at EDDW?
The main runway at Bremen (05/23) measures 2297 X 75.
Does EDDW have an ILS approach?
Yes, Bremen has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
Is EDDW a port of entry?
Yes, Bremen is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.