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Aalen-Heidenheim/Elchingen Airfield (EDPA) — Aalen, Germany

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Runways: 09L/27R, 09R/27L
Elevation: 1,916 ft

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65% Data Complete 34 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 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EDPA
Name: Aalen-Heidenheim/Elchingen Airfield
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 48.777779
Longitude: 10.264722
Elevation: 1916 ft
Country: Germany
Municipality: Aalen
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09L/27R

Designation: 09L/27R
Dimensions: 950x25m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 09R/27L

Designation: 09R/27L
Dimensions: 950x30m
Surface: GRS
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 128.950, 122.405 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: 0700-2000 UTC

Contacts

AIS Tel: +49 7367 7122
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: +49 7367 7122
Admin Tel: +49 7367 7122
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: +49 173 9641703
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: +49 7367 7122
Remarks: O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | PPR | O/T PPR, Einschränkungen siehe AD 1–6. / Restrictions see AD 1–6. | 10000 kg, HEL 10000 kg, GLD (P), GLD, UL training flights Sat/Sun/HOL: PPR Tel.: +49 7367 7122. For training flights with aircraft, having a MTOM of more than 2000 kg, or training flights with aircraft without a noise certificate, prior permission is required (PPR) at all times. Simultaneous operations on RWY 09L/27R and RWY 09R/27L are not permitted. | beschränkt / limited 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 EDPA. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

ETHL Laupheim Air Base 36 NM EDNS Schwabmünchen Airport 40 NM EDMN Mindelheim-Mattsies Airfield 42 NM ETSL Lechfeld Air Base 43 NM EDMB Biberach an der Riß Airfield 45 NM EDMT Tannheim Airfield 47 NM EDJA Memmingen Allgau Airport 47 NM EDNH Flugplatz Bad Wörishofen (Nord) 48 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does EDPA require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply. Permit details for Germany
Does EDPA require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Aalen-Heidenheim/Elchingen Airfield.
Where is EDPA located?: Aalen-Heidenheim/Elchingen Airfield (EDPA) is located in Aalen, Germany.
How long is the runway at EDPA?: The main runway at Aalen-Heidenheim/Elchingen Airfield (09L/27R) measures 950x25m.
Is EDPA 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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