Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EDGE/EIB) — Eisenach, Germany
Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EDGE/EIB) serves Eisenach, Germany. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 1112 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: EDGE
- Name: Eisenach-Kindel Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 50.991604
- Longitude: 10.47973
- Elevation: 1112 ft
- Country: Germany
- Municipality: Eisenach
- IATA Code: EIB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: EDGG
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Distance from City: 12.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 5643 X 180
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Edge lights, REIL
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: VFR
- Remarks: Displaced threshold 220m (722ft) on RWY 10. Traffic pattern altitude 1900ft MSL (north). Nearest VOR: EFD Erfurt 112.05 MHz (18.4nm)
Frequencies
- Tower: No tower — AFIS only. Eisenach Info: 119.755 MHz MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 119.755 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.825 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Summer: 0700-1900 UTC. Winter: 0800-SS+30 UTC. Other times on request (PPR). GAFOR area 24. Night circuits in winter (SS+30 to 20:00 local) no PPR fee if 10+ circuits
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +49 36920 80890
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +49 36920 80890
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.flugplatz-eisenach.de
- Remarks: Flugplatzgesellschaft Eisenach-Kindel mbH, Am Flugplatz, D-99819 Hörselberg-Hainich. Email: [email protected]. Fax: +49 36920 80985
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +49 36920 80890
- Remarks: ALL FLIGHTS 24 HRS PPR. Email: [email protected]
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: PPR 24H before. OFD Erfurt Tel: +49 361 601760, Fax: +49 361 60176910
Fees
- Landing Fee: Up to 472.5kg: EUR 3.90, up to 750kg: EUR 4.90, up to 1200kg: EUR 6.00, up to 2000kg: EUR 13.90
- Parking Fee: Outdoor per 24h: up to 1000kg EUR 5.00, 1001-1400kg EUR 5.50, 1401-2000kg EUR 6.00, over 2000kg EUR 4.00/1000kg. Hangar (up to 2000kg): EUR 8.50/24h. Parking starts 4h after landing. Over 30 days: rental contract required
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Noise-protected tariff (3 tiers: LZ2/LZ1/none). Landing fees shown are LZ2 (erhöhter Schallschutz). Without noise cert: up to 1000kg EUR 8.60, 1001-1200kg EUR 10.70, 1201-1400kg EUR 18.60, 1401-2000kg EUR 26.60. Training flights ~30-50% discount. Historic aircraft (pre-1945) 50% off LZ1 rate. Night lighting surcharge: EUR 9.00/15min. PPR out-of-hours: EUR 22.00/30min (within 2h of ops), EUR 42.50/h (beyond 2h), EUR 142.80/h (22:00-06:00 local). Every 11th landing free (same pilot, same day). Volume discounts 10-30% (40-200+ landings/month). All prices incl. VAT. Fee schedule valid from 01.07.2020
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 1.85
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Price incl. 19% VAT. Confirmed Jan 2026
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: 2.92
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Price incl. 19% VAT. Confirmed Jan 2026
- Fuel Type: MOGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available at airport
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: Yes
- Remarks: PPR 24H before. Bundespolizei Pirna Tel: +49 3501 79560. APIS required for non-Schengen arrivals. GAR required for Schengen entry/exit, 4H advance notice
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 20:00
- Curfew End: 04:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Curfew 22:00-06:00 local (20:00-04:00 UTC, CEST). NVFR permitted. Avoid overflying populated areas (Überflug Ortschaften vermeiden). Watch for ET-R Wartburg danger area and parachute activity
Alternates
EDDE
- ICAO: EDDE
- Name: Erfurt-Weimar
- Distance (NM): 18.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
ETHF
- ICAO: ETHF
- Name: Fritzlar Army Airfield
- Distance (NM): 45.6
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
EDVK
- ICAO: EDVK
- Name: Kassel-Calden
- Distance (NM): 48.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: On request with 4 hours prior notice. APIS required for non-Schengen flights (PAXLST to Bundespolizei 60 min prior).
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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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of EDGE?
- Eisenach-Kindel Airport operates from 07:00 to 19:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at EDGE?
- The tower frequency at Eisenach-Kindel Airport is No tower — AFIS only. Eisenach Info: 119.755 MHz MHz.
- What fuel is available at EDGE?
- Eisenach-Kindel Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL, MOGAS.
- Does EDGE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Eisenach-Kindel Airport (Germany).
- Does EDGE require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Eisenach-Kindel Airport.
- Where is EDGE located?
- Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EDGE) is located in Eisenach, Germany.
- What is the IATA code for EDGE?
- The IATA code for Eisenach-Kindel Airport is EIB.
- How long is the runway at EDGE?
- The main runway at Eisenach-Kindel Airport (10/28) measures 5643 X 180.
- Is EDGE a port of entry?
- Yes, Eisenach-Kindel Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.