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Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (EDSB/FKB) — Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Germany

At a glance

Operating hours
05:00–21:00 UTC
Customs
On request
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
JET A-1, 100LL
Tower
134.105
Runways
03/21
Elevation
408 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
46 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 16:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EDSB
  • Name: Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 48.7794
  • Longitude: 8.0805
  • Elevation: 408 ft
  • Country: Germany
  • Municipality: Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden
  • IATA Code: FKB
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: EDGG
  • Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Distance from City: 12.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 10236 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt/Concrete
  • PCN: 120/F/B/W/T
  • Lighting: ALS, SFL, PAPI, REIL, edge lights, center line lights
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 03 CAT I (IKBE 109.95), ILS 21 CAT IIIb (IKBW 109.10), NDB KBA 431, DME KBD 115.80
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 03), ILS CAT IIIb (RWY 21), NDB/GPS
  • Remarks: TORA/ASDA 3000m, TODA 3060m, LDA 2740m. Displaced thresholds both ends (260m). Physical pavement 3120x45m.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 134.105 MHz
  • Ground: 121.830 MHz
  • Operations: 128.949 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.580 MHz
  • ATIS: 121.280 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 05:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 05:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 05:00 – 21:00
Thursday 05:00 – 21:00
Friday 05:00 – 21:00
Saturday 05:00 – 21:00
Sunday 05:00 – 21:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Weekdays 06:00-22:00 local = 05:00-21:00 UTC (winter CET) / 04:00-20:00 UTC (summer CEST). Sun/holidays 09:00-20:00 local = 08:00-19:00 UTC (winter) / 07:00-18:00 UTC (summer). PPR extends 1hr beyond closing on weekdays for aircraft >5.7t MTOM. RFFS up to ICAO Cat 10.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +49 7229 53222332
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +49 7229 662333
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.baden-airpark.de
  • Remarks: Luftaufsicht: [email protected], +49 7229 662333. General: [email protected], +49 7229 662000. Ops: +49 7229 662365. ATIS phone: +49 7229 53222332. PDC/DCL via Hoppie datalink (logon: EDSB).

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: +49 7229 662333 / [email protected]
  • Remarks: PPR required for aircraft >5.7t MTOM operating 22:00-23:00 weekdays and 06:00-09:00 / 22:00-23:00 Sundays/holidays (local time). Aircraft ≤5.7t: no PPR during published hours.

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: Schengen zone airport. Customs available on request for non-Schengen flights. Contact airport operations in advance.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Propeller ≤9000kg MTOM: EUR 8.72-10.10 per 1000kg (Noise Cat A), EUR 16.18-26.87 (Cat B), EUR 24.80-46.13 (Cat C). Rotorcraft: EUR 15.40-36.16 by weight class. Effective 01 Jan 2023.
  • Parking Fee: 3.95 EUR per 1000kg MTOM per 24h (>2t), minimum 10.96 EUR; first 3 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Propeller ≤1400kg: 8.72 EUR (cat A) / 16.18 (cat B) / 24.80 (cat C) flat. 1400-2000kg: 16.36/26.87/46.13 flat. Rotorcraft: ≤1400kg 15.40, 1400-2000kg 36.16, >2000kg 19.42/1000kg. Hangar daily: 0.75 EUR per 100kg MTOM (min 18 EUR). Ultralight landing: 15.25 EUR. Full schedule: baden-airpark.de/en/passengers-visitors/aviation-sector/airport-charges-fkb/

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: 2.28
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-03
  • Remarks: Price incl. VAT 19% and energy tax (as of Jan 2026). Fueling limit €1,500 per transaction (cash/card). Multiple suppliers available.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: 2.72
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-03
  • Remarks: Price incl. VAT 19% and energy tax (as of Jan 2026). Fueling limit €1,500 per transaction.

Immigration

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 20:00
  • Curfew End: 04:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: 3
  • Remarks: Weekday curfew 21:00-05:00 local = 20:00-04:00 UTC (winter) / 19:00-03:00 UTC (summer). Sun/holidays 19:00-08:00 local. Strict ban 23:00-06:00 local (no exceptions). Bonus-list aircraft >5.7t may extend to 22:00 local with PPR. Chapter 2 aircraft >75000 lbs banned per EU regulation.

Alternates

EDTO

LFST

  • ICAO: LFST
  • Name: Entzheim
  • Distance (NM): 23.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Strasbourg.

EDTL

  • ICAO: EDTL
  • Name: Lahr
  • Distance (NM): 26.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point and customs special landing place, not a customs airport (zoll.de Teil A): from outside the EU, non-commercial or non-scheduled passenger flights with nothing to declare may land here; other flights need an exemption from the local main customs office (Zollverordnung § 5, zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16

EDRZ

  • ICAO: EDRZ
  • Name: Zweibrucken
  • Distance (NM): 37.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point and customs special landing place, not a customs airport (zoll.de Teil A): from outside the EU, non-commercial or non-scheduled passenger flights with nothing to declare may land here; other flights need an exemption from the local main customs office (Zollverordnung § 5, zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16

EDFM

  • ICAO: EDFM
  • Name: Mannheim City
  • Distance (NM): 45.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point and customs special landing place, not a customs airport (zoll.de Teil A): from outside the EU, non-commercial or non-scheduled passenger flights with nothing to declare may land here; other flights need an exemption from the local main customs office (Zollverordnung § 5, zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16

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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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Active NOTAMs

C4590/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 03/21 CLSD DUE WIP.
2026-11-09 23:00 UTC 2026-11-14 05:00 UTC
C4610/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 03/21 CLSD DUE WIP.
2026-11-09 23:00 UTC 2026-11-14 05:00 UTC
C4589/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 03/21 CLSD DUE TO WIP.
2026-11-02 23:00 UTC 2026-11-06 05:00 UTC

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of EDSB?
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden operates from 05:00 to 21:00.
What is the tower frequency at EDSB?
The tower frequency at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden is 134.105 MHz.
What fuel is available at EDSB?
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden offers JET A-1, 100LL.
Does EDSB require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply. Permit details for Germany
Does EDSB require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden.
Where is EDSB located?
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (EDSB) is located in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Germany.
What is the IATA code for EDSB?
The IATA code for Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden is FKB.
Does EDSB have an ILS approach?
Yes, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 03/21.
Is EDSB a port of entry?
Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden. Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16.