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Borkum Airport (EDWR/BMK) — Borkum, Germany

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Runways: 05/23, 12/30, 13/31
Elevation: 3 ft

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67% Data Complete 35 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 4/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EDWR
Name: Borkum Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 53.59639
Longitude: 6.709167
Elevation: 3 ft
Country: Germany
Municipality: Borkum
IATA Code: BMK
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 810x40m
Surface: GRS
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 870x40m
Surface: GRS
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 1000x20m
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, 121.210 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: 0530-1700 UTC

Contacts

AIS Tel: +49 4922 3848
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: +49 171 2724230
Admin Tel: +49 4922 3848
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 | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | O/T PPR | 5700 kg, HEL 10000 kg, GLD (P, self-launching), GLD (P) with wing support wheels PPR, UL PPR (aerodynamically-controlled)

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Not a border crossing point (OJ C/2026/368), but a customs special landing place (zoll.de Teil A): non-commercial or non-scheduled passenger flights with nothing to declare from Schengen countries outside the EU, such as Switzerland or Norway, may land here without going to a customs airport (Zollverordnung § 5) Source: Liste der anderen verkehrsrechtlich zugelassenen Flugplätze, Teil A besondere Landeplätze, valid from 2018-08-16, unchanged on 2026-10-15
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded

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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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers EDWR. Check the official AIS before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does EDWR require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply. Permit details for Germany
Does EDWR require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Borkum Airport.
Where is EDWR located?: Borkum Airport (EDWR) is located in Borkum, Germany.
What is the IATA code for EDWR?: The IATA code for Borkum Airport is BMK.
How long is the runway at EDWR?: The main runway at Borkum Airport (05/23) measures 810x40m.
Is EDWR a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Not a border crossing point (OJ C/2026/368), but a customs special landing place (zoll.de Teil A): non-commercial or non-scheduled passenger flights with nothing to declare from Schengen countries outside the EU, such as Switzerland or Norway, may land here without going to a customs airport (Zollverordnung § 5). Source: Liste der anderen verkehrsrechtlich zugelassenen Flugplätze, Teil A besondere Landeplätze, valid from 2018-08-16, unchanged on 2026-10-15.

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