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Aachen-Merzbrück Airport (EDKA/AAH) — Aachen, Germany

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Runways: 07/25
Elevation: 623 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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67% Data Complete 35 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 4/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EDKA
Name: Aachen-Merzbrück Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 50.823055
Longitude: 6.186389
Elevation: 623 ft
Country: Germany
Municipality: Aachen
IATA Code: AAH
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 1160x18m
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 125.525, 129.875, 122.880 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

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: 0700-1830 UTC

Contacts

AIS Tel: +49 2405 73597
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +49 2405 73597
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: O/T PPR | O/T PPR | 3000 kg, 5700 kg PPR (propeller-driven only), HEL 5700 kg, GLD (P), GLD, UL (triple-axled), airships PPR, balloon PPR

Immigration

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
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded

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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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers EDKA. Check the official AIS before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does EDKA require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply. Permit details for Germany
Does EDKA require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Aachen-Merzbrück Airport.
Where is EDKA located?: Aachen-Merzbrück Airport (EDKA) is located in Aachen, Germany.
What is the IATA code for EDKA?: The IATA code for Aachen-Merzbrück Airport is AAH.
How long is the runway at EDKA?: The main runway at Aachen-Merzbrück Airport (07/25) measures 1160x18m.
Is EDKA a 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.

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