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Bielefeld (EDLI/BFE) — Bielefeld, Germany
Bielefeld (EDLI/BFE) serves Bielefeld, Germany. This is a small airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 454 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: EDLI
- Name: Bielefeld
- Type: small_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 51.964722
- Longitude: 8.544444
- Elevation: 454 ft
- Country: Germany
- Municipality: Bielefeld
- IATA Code: BFE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Distance from City: 6.1 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 4121 X 66
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 118.355 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: No
- Remarks: 0600-1800 UTC
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +49 521 95947-0
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +49 521 95947-0
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.flugplatz-bielefeld.de/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | 3000 kg, PPR 5700 kg, HEL, GLD (P), GLD, balloon, airships PPR, air sports equipment PPR
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: O/R 2 HR
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: No
- 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
- 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.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 22:00
- Curfew End: 06:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Night curfew 22:00-06:00 local time. Deviations subject to prior approval. Noise abatement procedures in effect.
Alternates
EDLP
- ICAO: EDLP
- Name: Paderborn/Lippstadt
- Distance (NM): 21.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Airport of entry. Schengen Area — no immigration for intra-Schengen. Non-Schengen arrivals processed on site. APIS required for non-EU flights: transmit 60 min prior via TYPE B message to BPOL per §31a BPOLG.
EDDG
- ICAO: EDDG
- Name: Munster/Osnabruck
- Distance (NM): 33.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDLW
- ICAO: EDLW
- Name: Dortmund
- Distance (NM): 43.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Dedicated GA terminal with separate customs/immigration facilities.
EDVK
- ICAO: EDVK
- Name: Kassel-Calden
- Distance (NM): 45.4
- 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).
EDDV
- ICAO: EDDV
- Name: Hannover
- Distance (NM): 51.5
- 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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at EDLI?
- Bielefeld offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
- Does EDLI require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Bielefeld (Germany).
- Does EDLI require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Bielefeld.
- Where is EDLI located?
- Bielefeld (EDLI) is located in Bielefeld, Germany.
- What is the IATA code for EDLI?
- The IATA code for Bielefeld is BFE.
- How long is the runway at EDLI?
- The main runway at Bielefeld (11/29) measures 4121 X 66.
- Is EDLI a port of entry?
- Yes, Bielefeld is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.