Luxembourg (ELLX/LUX) — Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Luxembourg (ELLX/LUX) serves Luxembourg, Luxembourg. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 1234 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: ELLX
- Name: Luxembourg
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 49.623333
- Longitude: 6.204444
- Elevation: 1234 ft
- Country: Luxembourg
- Municipality: Luxembourg
- IATA Code: LUX
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: ELLX
- Timezone: Europe/Luxembourg
- Distance from City: 6.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 13123 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 79/F/A/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL, ALS
- NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.105 MHz
- Ground: 121.855 MHz
- Operations: 118.900 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 118.900 MHz
- ATIS: 134.755 MHz
Operation Hours
Luxembourg operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: ATC H24. AIS/ARO Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 UTC, outside hours by prior notification. Night curfew 22:00-05:00 UTC applies to most traffic.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +352 4798 2301
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +352 2456 5506
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.lux-airport.lu
- Remarks: AIS email: [email protected]. ARO also used for slot coordination. Luxfuel (fuel supplier): +352 431 929 1. Fire category: 9.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +352 4798 2301
- Remarks: SMA Level 2 - Schedules Facilitated. PPR mandatory for GA/business aviation. Slots arranged by phone on day of flight from 06:00 UTC (05:00 UTC summer).
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Bureau de recette Douanes Airport, B.P. 61, L-6905 Niederanven. Tel: +352 2456 9001, Fax: +352 2456 9050, Email: [email protected]. Office hours Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00 UTC, available 24/7 by arrangement.
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 3.90 per tonne MTOW with environmental, time, and noise factors; MTOW ≤ 2t flat EUR 7.00; night surcharge 1.5x (23:00-05:59 local)
- Parking Fee: EUR 2.50-8.60 per 24h (GA <2t); EUR 3.00-6.00 per tonne MTOW per hour (larger aircraft)
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: GAT fee EUR 103 for GA. PPR fee EUR 30. Sunday surcharge 50% on GAT fee. First 2 hours free for turnarounds (commercial). Training flights for non-domestic aircraft not allowed.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 0.96
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Suppliers: Luxfuel, Air BP, Q8. Jet A1 uplift requires handling through apron P2. 24-hour availability. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: 2.36
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Self-serve pump on apron P5, pay by credit card. Also available via fuel truck (EUR 50 bowser fee at GAT apron). Supplier: Luxfuel.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 22:00
- Curfew End: 05:00
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Curfew 22:00-05:00 UTC. Exceptions: government, SAR, humanitarian, hospital, distress, and delayed scheduled flights. SIDs constitute noise abatement procedures. APU use limited to 20 min before departure on aprons P1/P2. Max gradient climb to 4,000 ft for noise abatement.
Alternates
EDRT
- ICAO: EDRT
- Name: Fohren
- Distance (NM): 26.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDDR
- ICAO: EDDR
- Name: Saarbrucken
- Distance (NM): 43.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDFH
- ICAO: EDFH
- Name: Frankfurt-Hahn
- Distance (NM): 45.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone airport. Immigration clearance available H24 for non-Schengen arrivals. APIS required per EU Directive 2004/82/EC and Regulation (EU) 2025/12 for all flights from outside Schengen, including private aviation.
EDRZ
- ICAO: EDRZ
- Name: Zweibrucken
- Distance (NM): 52.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
LFSN
- ICAO: LFSN
- Name: Essey
- Distance (NM): 55.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Nancy-Essey.
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- What are the operating hours of ELLX?
- Luxembourg operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at ELLX?
- The tower frequency at Luxembourg is 118.105 MHz.
- What fuel is available at ELLX?
- Luxembourg offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Is customs available at ELLX?
- Yes, customs at Luxembourg is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does ELLX require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Luxembourg.
- Where is ELLX located?
- Luxembourg (ELLX) is located in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
- What is the IATA code for ELLX?
- The IATA code for Luxembourg is LUX.
- How long is the runway at ELLX?
- The main runway at Luxembourg (06/24) measures 13123 X 148.
- Does ELLX have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Luxembourg has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 06/24.
- Is ELLX a port of entry?
- Yes, Luxembourg is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.