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Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg (EDWF) — Leer, Germany

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Runways
08/26
Elevation
3 ft

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65% Data Complete 34 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EDWF
  • Name: Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 53.271942
  • Longitude: 7.441667
  • Elevation: 3 ft
  • Country: Germany
  • Municipality: Leer
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 1200x20m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 128.525, 130.760 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: 0600-1700 UTC

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +49 491 5566
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +49 491 9196604
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: O/T PPR | O/T PPR | 5700 kg, 10000 kg PPR, HEL 5700 kg, GLD (P), GLD, UL | (PPR)

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point, but not a customs airport: flights from outside the EU need an exemption from the local main customs office (zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded

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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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NOTAMs

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does EDWF require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply. Permit details for Germany
Does EDWF require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg.
Where is EDWF located?
Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg (EDWF) is located in Leer, Germany.
How long is the runway at EDWF?
The main runway at Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg (08/26) measures 1200x20m.
Is EDWF a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Border crossing point, but not a customs airport: flights from outside the EU need an exemption from the local main customs office (zoll.de). Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16.