Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (EDSB/FKB) — Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Germany
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (EDSB/FKB) serves Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Germany. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 408 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: 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.
Frequencies
- Tower: 134.105 MHz
- Ground: 121.830 MHz
- Operations: 128.949 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.580 MHz
- ATIS: 121.280 MHz
Operation Hours
- 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
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen zone. EU/EEA passport holders use fast-track lanes. Non-Schengen flights require advance coordination with border police.
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
- ICAO: EDTO
- Name: Offenburg
- Distance (NM): 20.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
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
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance for non-Schengen arrivals with 2 hours prior notice.
EDRZ
- ICAO: EDRZ
- Name: Zweibrucken
- Distance (NM): 37.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDFM
- ICAO: EDFM
- Name: Mannheim City
- Distance (NM): 45.0
- 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 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (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.
- How long is the runway at EDSB?
- The main runway at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (03/21) measures 10236 X 148.
- 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, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.