Finkenwerder (EDHI/XFW) — Hamburg, Germany
Finkenwerder (EDHI/XFW) serves Hamburg, Germany. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 21 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: EDHI
- Name: Finkenwerder
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 53.535278
- Longitude: 9.835556
- Elevation: 21 ft
- Country: Germany
- Municipality: Hamburg
- IATA Code: XFW
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: EDGG
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Distance from City: 11.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 10443 X 148
- Surface: Concrete/Asphalt
- PCN: 110
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: ILS 05, ILS 23, VOR/DME HAM
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I RWY 05, ILS CAT I RWY 23, LOC RWY 05, LOC RWY 23, RNAV (GPS) RWY 05, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23
- Remarks: Displaced thresholds: 341 ft (RWY 05), 2474 ft (RWY 23). Surface grooved. ARFF Cat 9. Extended 2006-2007 from 8806 ft to 10443 ft for A380 freight ops.
Frequencies
- Tower: 123.250 MHz
- Ground: 121.655 MHz
- Operations: 124.225 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 118.205 MHz
- ATIS: 135.965 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: HJ (sunrise to sunset). H24 available with PPR. Tower: HJ, H24 on request.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +49 40 7426643
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +49 40 74372228
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.airbus.com/en/about-us/our-worldwide-presence/airbus-in-europe/airbus-in-germany
- Remarks: Airbus Operations GmbH flight ops: [email protected] / +49 40 74372228. PPR/CIQ coordination: +49 40 7426643. Airport exclusively used by Airbus for corporate, freight, test, and delivery flights.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected] / +49 40 74372228
- Remarks: PPR required for all non-Airbus traffic. Landing permit may be required based on operator type.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: +49 40 426205-0, +49 40 238560-400
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Available with prior notice required (PNR). Contact airport ops in advance for customs/immigration clearance.
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 4.00-8.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum EUR 30
- Parking Fee: EUR 2.00-4.00 per tonne MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Local VAT applicable on all fees.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours. Contact airport ops for availability and pricing.
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours. Contact airport ops for availability and pricing.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- 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.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 22:00
- Curfew End: 06:00
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Private Airbus factory airport. Access restricted to Airbus corporate, freight, test, and delivery flights. Non-Airbus traffic requires prior coordination and landing permit. Approx 10-15 movements per day.
Alternates
EDDH
- ICAO: EDDH
- Name: Hamburg
- Distance (NM): 7.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Bundespolizei on-site.
EDHL
- ICAO: EDHL
- Name: Blankensee
- Distance (NM): 35.4
- 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.
EDDW
- ICAO: EDDW
- Name: Bremen
- Distance (NM): 47.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDHK
- ICAO: EDHK
- Name: Holtenau
- Distance (NM): 51.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDDV
- ICAO: EDDV
- Name: Hannover
- Distance (NM): 64.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
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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 is the tower frequency at EDHI?
- The tower frequency at Finkenwerder is 123.250 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EDHI?
- Finkenwerder offers JET A-1, JET A-1.
- Does EDHI require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Finkenwerder (Germany).
- Does EDHI require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Finkenwerder.
- Where is EDHI located?
- Finkenwerder (EDHI) is located in Hamburg, Germany.
- What is the IATA code for EDHI?
- The IATA code for Finkenwerder is XFW.
- How long is the runway at EDHI?
- The main runway at Finkenwerder (05/23) measures 10443 X 148.
- Does EDHI have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Finkenwerder has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 05/23.
- Is EDHI a port of entry?
- Yes, Finkenwerder is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.