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Debrecen International Airport (LHDC/DEB) — Debrecen, Hungary

Debrecen International Airport (LHDC/DEB) serves Debrecen, Hungary. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (04R/22L, 04L/22R). Field elevation is 359 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Jul 21
4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 08:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-21
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: LHDC
  • Name: Debrecen International Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 47.488899
  • Longitude: 21.615299
  • Elevation: 359 ft
  • Country: Hungary
  • Municipality: Debrecen
  • IATA Code: DEB
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: LHCC
  • Timezone: Europe/Budapest
  • Distance from City: 5.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04R/22L

  • Designation: 04R/22L
  • Dimensions: 8202 x 131
  • Surface: Concrete
  • PCN: 53/R/B/W/T
  • Lighting: CAT I approach lighting 900m + PAPI 3° (RWY 04R), PAPI 3° (RWY 22L), edge lights
  • NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I 04R (LOC 110.1 MHz, GP 334.4 MHz), DME CH 38X, NDB EN 383 kHz, NDB C 326 kHz, NDB DC 295 kHz
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 04R), NDB
  • Remarks: RWY 22L THR displaced 300m (LDA 2200m). Noise preferential: RWY 22L for takeoff. Left-hand pattern RWY 22L, right-hand RWY 04R. Max crosswind 18 kt (11 kt poor braking). Pilots must reduce MTOW by 10% vs declared distances.

Runway 04L/22R

  • Designation: 04L/22R
  • Dimensions: N/A
  • Surface: N/A
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: Under construction as of 2025 AIP. Replaces former RWY 05L/23R. DB runway ID 21611 needs redesignation from 05L/23R to 04L/22R. No operational dimensions published yet.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: LHDC uses AFIS (not TWR). Primary AFIS freq: 125.910 MHz (callsign 'Debrecen Info'). Reserve freq: 132.965 MHz. SkyVector labels both as 'Tower' but the eAIP confirms AFIS service only. MHz
  • Ground: No separate GND frequency exists. AFIS covers all ground and air communications on 125.910 MHz (primary) / 132.965 MHz (reserve). MHz
  • Operations: 125.910 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: No ATIS frequency published in the eAIP. LHDC does not have an ATIS service. MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Debrecen International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: H24. AFIS, fuelling, customs, security all H24.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +36 52500547
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +36 304189725
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.debrecenairport.com
  • Remarks: AFIS callsign: Debrecen Info. Main airport phone: +36 52521192. OPS email: [email protected]. Handling: Euro Jet (+420 233343362), FCG OPS Debrecen (+385 17776445).

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: PPR is NOT required at LHDC (confirmed by multiple sources). Training flights must coordinate with OPS: (+36) 30-418-9725 / [email protected]
  • Remarks: Training/test flights require 48h prior request to OPS (+36 304189725 / [email protected]). Training hours: weekdays 05:00-15:00 UTC, weekends 07:00-13:00 UTC.

Customs

  • Open: 00:00
  • Close: 23:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: H24. Schengen area — full border control for non-Schengen arrivals.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: 3.00-6.00 EUR per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: 1.50 EUR per tonne MTOW per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Fixed charge for MTOW up to 10,000 kg; per-tonne charge above. Handling mandatory. ARFF category A7.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-05
  • Remarks: MOL supply. Available H24. 1x 20,000L truck, 1x 60,000L truck, 1x 50,000L station. Cash payment not accepted.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen area. Full border control for non-Schengen arrivals. Hungarian Police border unit. Landing permits may be required for Private/Non-Revenue and 135 Charter operations.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew. Runway 06/24, 2500m. Former Soviet military airfield. Flat terrain.

Alternates

LHSN

  • ICAO: LHSN
  • Name: Szolnok Air Base
  • Distance (NM): 60.2
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

LHKE

  • ICAO: LHKE
  • Name: Kecskemét Air Base
  • Distance (NM): 83.4
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

LHBP

  • ICAO: LHBP
  • Name: Liszt Ferenc Intl
  • Distance (NM): 95.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals only.

Airport Services

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Hungary Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no authorization required for IASTA contracting states for transit
  • Landing Lead Time: 5 working days before flight
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights from non-Schengen countries must transmit general declaration with flight plan and passenger identity information to Hungarian Police before take-off.

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Active NOTAMs

A4991/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME HOURS OF OPS/SERVICE CHANGED AS FOLLOWS: MON 0230-0330 0500-1900 TUE 0500-2000 WED 0530-1800 EXC JUL 22 0530-1800 2200-2359 THU 0530-2000 EXC JUL 23 0000-0230 0530-2359 FRI 0430-1800 EXC JUL 24 0000-0200 0430-2000 SAT 0700-2000 SUN 0700-2100
2026-07-22 22:00:00 2026-07-31 18:00:00
A4990/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME HOURS OF OPS/SERVICE NEW NOTAM TO FOLLOW.
2026-07-22 18:20:35 Until further notice
A3949/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
REF AIP LHDC AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES DECLARED DISTANCES TABLE: RWY 04R ROW, REMARKS COLUMN AMENDED TO READ: REDUCED PAYLOAD CAPACITY OF THE RESA (SEE LHDC AD 2.20.) RWY 22L ROW, REMARKS COLUMN AMENDED TO READ: REDUCED PAYLOAD CAPACITY OF THE RESA (SEE LHDC AD 2.20.) REF AIP LHDC AD 2.20 …
2026-06-16 08:35:00 Until further notice

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LHDC?
The tower frequency at Debrecen International Airport is LHDC uses AFIS (not TWR). Primary AFIS freq: 125.910 MHz (callsign 'Debrecen Info'). Reserve freq: 132.965 MHz. SkyVector labels both as 'Tower' but the eAIP confirms AFIS service only. MHz.
What fuel is available at LHDC?
Debrecen International Airport offers JET A-1.
Does LHDC require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Debrecen International Airport (Hungary).
Is customs available at LHDC?
Yes, customs at Debrecen International Airport is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
Where is LHDC located?
Debrecen International Airport (LHDC) is located in Debrecen, Hungary.
What is the IATA code for LHDC?
The IATA code for Debrecen International Airport is DEB.
How long is the runway at LHDC?
The main runway at Debrecen International Airport (04R/22L) measures 8202 x 131.
Does LHDC have an ILS approach?
Yes, Debrecen International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04R/22L.
Is LHDC a port of entry?
Yes, Debrecen International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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