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Medium airport

Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

IATA AOCICAO EDAC🇩🇪 Nobitz
Coordinates
50.9819°N, 12.5064°E
Elevation
640 ft (195 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DE-TH
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:31
Sunrise
05:14
Sunset
21:19
Civil dusk
22:02

About 16h 4m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is a German regional airport in Nobitz, six kilometres southeast of Altenburg and 42 km (26 mi) south of Leipzig, in the state of Thuringia. It was the second largest airport in Thuringia after Erfurt-Weimar Airport when it had scheduled traffic. In 2007, it served almost 140,000 passengers. All scheduled services ceased in 2011.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EDAC

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 22▸ displaced7,988 ft / 2,435 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information125.800 MHz
ATISLeipzig ATIS123.855 MHz
GNDLeipzig Ground / Rollkontrolle121.805 MHz
TWRLeipzig Tower / Turm (North / Nord)125.955 MHz
TWRLeipzig Tower / Turm (South / Süd)121.105 MHz
VOLMETBremen VOLMET128.405 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
ALTENBURGClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
EDMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
RMZ EDACSpecial useRMZGND1000 ft GND
PARA ALTENBURG EDACSpecial useActivity areaGNDFL100

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Germany airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WEA 7479 ft883 ft
WEA 10479 ft955 ft
WEA 9479 ft1,004 ft
WEA 8479 ft958 ft
WEA 6479 ft889 ft
824624459 ft919 ft
Obstacle328 ft883 ft
Obstacle328 ft909 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Leipzig–Altenburg Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Leipzig–Altenburg Airport?

The ICAO code for Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is EDAC, and its IATA code is AOC.

Where is Leipzig–Altenburg Airport located?

Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is medium airport located in Nobitz, Germany, at an elevation of 640 ft (195 m).

How many runways does Leipzig–Altenburg Airport have?

Leipzig–Altenburg Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,988 ft / 2,435 m.

What time zone is Leipzig–Altenburg Airport in?

Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Leipzig–Altenburg Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is approximately 4.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Leipzig–Altenburg Airport?

The nearest airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is Göpfersdorf Airfield (DE-0344), about 5.7 nm to the se, followed by Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield and Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Leipzig–Altenburg Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.