Hof-Plauen (EDQM/HOQ) — Hof-Plauen, Germany
Hof-Plauen (EDQM/HOQ) serves Hof-Plauen, Germany. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 1960 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: EDQM
- Name: Hof-Plauen
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 50.288612
- Longitude: 11.856389
- Elevation: 1960 ft
- Country: Germany
- Municipality: Hof-Plauen
- IATA Code: HOQ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: EDGG
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Distance from City: 6.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 4856 X 98
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 30
- Lighting: Edge lights, REIL both directions
- NAVAIDs: DME HOD 110.70, NDB HOF 484
- Approach Types: RNP RWY 08, RNP RWY 26, VFR, VFR-Night, S-VFR
- Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 08: 788 ft, RWY 26: 197 ft. TORA RWY 26: 1540m, TORA RWY 08: 1240m. München Radar approach also on 129.52
Frequencies
- Tower: 124.355 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 125.800 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 118.975 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Mon-Fri 07:00-20:00 local (05:00-18:00 UTC in CEST / 06:00-19:00 UTC in CET). Sat-Sun-Holidays 09:00-19:00 local (07:00-17:00 UTC in CEST / 08:00-18:00 UTC in CET). Outside hours by PPR only with surcharge.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +49 9292 977271
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +49 9292 977-261
- Admin Tel: +49 9292 977202
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +49 9292 977-271
- Website: https://www.airport-hof.de
- Remarks: PPR: +49 9292 977261. PPR online: https://gat.aerops.com/form/EDQM/71. Ground handling/fees: +49 9292 977202
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +49 9292 977261
- Remarks: PPR required outside published operating hours. Also online via https://gat.aerops.com/form/EDQM/71. Aircraft 14,001-20,000 kg MTOW: IFR only with PPR.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: On request, 30 min prior notice required during operating hours. Customs/border police: +49 9292 977271 or +49 9292 977261
Fees
- Landing Fee: 8.00-17.00 EUR per MTOW bracket
- Parking Fee: 5.20-9.90 EUR per 24h by MTOW bracket
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Landing by MTOW (with noise cert): ≤1000kg €8, 1001-1200kg €11, 1201-1400kg €13.60, 1401-2000kg €20.80, 2001-4000kg €41, 4001-5700kg €70.80, 5701-7000kg €85.30, 7001-8000kg €115, 8001-9000kg €128, >9001kg +€17/1000kg. Without noise cert/heli: +50%. FSAAKV approach fee: (MTOW÷50)^0.7 × €365.18 (aircraft >2000kg). Parking free first 4h, then per 24h by weight. PPR surcharge outside hours: 1h €150, 2h €200, 3h €350, other €1500. All fees excl. VAT.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available via tanker (pressure fuelling). Vendor: Total Deutschland GmbH. Available during operating hours. Payment: cash, EC-card, credit cards.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available via self-service pumps. Vendor: Total Deutschland GmbH. Available during operating hours. Payment: cash, EC-card, credit cards.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Airport of entry. Schengen area, EU nationals no immigration formalities. Non-Schengen flights require customs/border police notification.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 22:00
- Curfew End: 06:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Max 14,000 kg MTOW for VFR; 14,001-20,000 kg IFR with PPR only. No engine tests/runs on Sundays and public holidays. GPU mandatory: 10 min after parking and 10 min before engine start. IFR restrictions on weekends/public holidays (see Flight Operations schedule).
Alternates
EDQD
- ICAO: EDQD
- Name: Bayreuth
- Distance (NM): 20.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. No APIS required for intra-Schengen GA flights. For flights from outside Schengen, APIS required (passenger data via BPOL per §31a BPOLG, submitted 60 min before arrival). Immigration clearance on request via airport office +49 92086570-20. 48h advance notice required for customs.
EDQC
- ICAO: EDQC
- Name: Brandensteinsebene
- Distance (NM): 33.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
LKKV
- ICAO: LKKV
- Name: Karlovy Vary
- Distance (NM): 41.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Karlovy Vary. Immigration office operational during published hours.
EDAC
- ICAO: EDAC
- Name: Leipzig-Altenburg
- Distance (NM): 48.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDDE
- ICAO: EDDE
- Name: Erfurt-Weimar
- Distance (NM): 53.8
- 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 are the operating hours of EDQM?
- Hof-Plauen operates from 05:00 to 18:00.
- What is the tower frequency at EDQM?
- The tower frequency at Hof-Plauen is 124.355 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EDQM?
- Hof-Plauen offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does EDQM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Hof-Plauen (Germany).
- Does EDQM require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Hof-Plauen.
- Where is EDQM located?
- Hof-Plauen (EDQM) is located in Hof-Plauen, Germany.
- What is the IATA code for EDQM?
- The IATA code for Hof-Plauen is HOQ.
- How long is the runway at EDQM?
- The main runway at Hof-Plauen (08/26) measures 4856 X 98.
- Is EDQM a port of entry?
- Yes, Hof-Plauen is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.