Braunschweig-Wolfsburg (EDVE/BWE) — Braunschweig-Wolfsburg, Germany
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg (EDVE/BWE) serves Braunschweig-Wolfsburg, Germany. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (08/26, 08R/26L). Field elevation is 295 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
Section Breakdown
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EDVE
- Name: Braunschweig-Wolfsburg
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 52.319199
- Longitude: 10.5561
- Elevation: 295 ft
- Country: Germany
- Municipality: Braunschweig-Wolfsburg
- IATA Code: BWE
- 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: 7546 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 45/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: PAPI, REIL, Edge lights
- NAVAIDs: ILS, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, LOC, VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS), NDB
- Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 08: 984 ft. Gradient 0.2% (15 ft). THR elev: RWY 08 273 ft, RWY 26 288 ft
Runway 08R/26L
- Designation: 08R/26L
- Dimensions: 2953 X 98
- Surface: GRS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Grass strip. Presumed operational for light aircraft — verify with airport authority.
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.350, 120.050 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 119.825 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 131.325, NOT an information freq. Actual INFO freq is 119.825 (AFIS/Bremen Info). TWR is 119.350 / 120.05. ATIS is 134.455 MHz
- ATIS: 134.455 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Summer (UTC+2): Mon-Fri 0500-1930Z, Sat-Sun 0700-1830Z. Winter (UTC+1): Mon-Fri 0600-2030Z, Sat-Sun 0800-1700Z. Extensions by PPR via Take C'Air. Local time year-round: Mon-Fri 07:00-21:30, Sat-Sun/holidays winter 09:00-18:00, summer 09:00-20:30.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +49 531 3544030
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +49 531 354400
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.fhbwe.de
- Remarks: Handling: Take C'Air +49 5307 2043220 / [email protected]. VW Air Service: +49 5361 983250. Aerodata AG: +49 531 23590
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Take C'Air — [email protected], +49 5307 2043220, mobile +49 170 5523898
- Remarks: PPR required outside published operating hours. Contact Take C'Air.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: +49 531 35440 30
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Customs available on request. Designated port of entry. Coordinate via handling agent (Take C'Air).
Fees
- Landing Fee: 4.00-8.00 EUR per tonne MTOW (min EUR 30). UL flat rate EUR 11.76
- Parking Fee: 2.00-4.00 EUR 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: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours. Contact handling agent for current pricing.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours. Contact handling agent for current pricing.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen zone — no immigration for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals require customs/immigration coordination via handling agent.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 22:00
- Curfew End: 06:00
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Operations outside published hours require PPR. Fire category 6.
Alternates
EDDV
- ICAO: EDDV
- Name: Hannover
- Distance (NM): 33.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDBM
- ICAO: EDBM
- Name: Magdeburg/City
- Distance (NM): 42.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDVK
- ICAO: EDVK
- Name: Kassel-Calden
- Distance (NM): 69.4
- 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).
EDLI
- ICAO: EDLI
- Name: Bielefeld
- Distance (NM): 77.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDHI
- ICAO: EDHI
- Name: Finkenwerder
- Distance (NM): 77.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport of entry on request. APIS transmission required 60 min prior via German Federal Police (BPOL). Landing permit may be required depending on operator/aircraft type.
Airport Services
No services listed for this airport yet.
Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.
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.
Active NOTAMs
+8 more active NOTAMs
View all NOTAMs on MapNearby Airports
Airport History
Discover the key milestones and historical events that shaped Braunschweig-Wolfsburg. Our community-powered timeline traces this airport's journey from its origins to the present day.
Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of EDVE?
- Braunschweig-Wolfsburg operates from 05:00 to 19:30 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at EDVE?
- The tower frequency at Braunschweig-Wolfsburg is 119.350, 120.050 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EDVE?
- Braunschweig-Wolfsburg offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
- Does EDVE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Braunschweig-Wolfsburg (Germany).
- Does EDVE require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Braunschweig-Wolfsburg.
- Where is EDVE located?
- Braunschweig-Wolfsburg (EDVE) is located in Braunschweig-Wolfsburg, Germany.
- What is the IATA code for EDVE?
- The IATA code for Braunschweig-Wolfsburg is BWE.
- How long is the runway at EDVE?
- The main runway at Braunschweig-Wolfsburg (08/26) measures 7546 X 148.
- Does EDVE have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Braunschweig-Wolfsburg has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.
- Is EDVE a port of entry?
- Yes, Braunschweig-Wolfsburg is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.