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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.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Jul 23
35 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 8 on the ground · busiest hour 12:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
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: 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.

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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

Monday 05:00 19:30
Tuesday 05:00 19:30
Wednesday 05:00 19:30
Thursday 05:00 19:30
Friday 05:00 19:30
Saturday 05:00 19:30
Sunday 05:00 19:30
  • 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.

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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

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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

C3225/26 caution
Movement area restriction
ACFT STANDS 5C, 52A AND 63A CLSD DUE TO WIP.
2026-07-21 08:03:00 2026-08-09 23:59:00
C3113/26 caution
Runway restriction
RWY CENTRE LINE MARKINGS TDZ RWY 26 PARTIALLY MISSING.
2026-07-14 08:06:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00
C3109/26 caution
Approach lighting issue
PAPI RWY 08 ON MAINT. DO NOT USE, FALSE INDICATIONS POSS.
2026-07-14 05:02:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00

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Frequently 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.