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Medium airport

Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport

IATA BWEICAO EDVE🇩🇪 Braunschweig
Coordinates
52.3192°N, 10.5561°E
Elevation
295 ft (90 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DE-NI
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:30
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
21:33
Civil dusk
22:19

About 16h 18m 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 Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport

Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport is an airport in Braunschweig, Germany. Originally constructed by the German Air Ministry in the 1930s, it is located on the northern edge of Braunschweig, which is situated between Hanover and Magdeburg. Braunschweig Airport traditionally has been a major centre of gliding in Germany and is also used for general aviation, especially business traffic.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EDVE

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 26▸ displaced7,546 ft / 2,300 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
08R / 26L2,953 ft / 900 m98 ftGrsUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information119.825 MHz
ATISBraunschweig ATIS134.455 MHz
TWRTWR120.050 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTR BRAUNSCHWEIGClass DCTRGND2200 ft MSL
HANNOVER AClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
EDWWSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
PARA BRAUNSCHWEIG EDVESpecial useActivity areaGNDFL100
EDVE SEGELFLUGSEKTORSpecial useGliding sectorGND2200 ft MSL
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100

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
Langer Heinrich650 ft223 ft
Obstacle594 ft1,004 ft
A4545 ft295 ft
W1545 ft259 ft
W3545 ft289 ft
A2545 ft331 ft
W2545 ft266 ft
A1545 ft289 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport?

The ICAO code for Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport is EDVE, and its IATA code is BWE.

Where is Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport located?

Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport is medium airport located in Braunschweig, Germany, at an elevation of 295 ft (90 m).

How many runways does Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport have?

Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,546 ft / 2,300 m.

What time zone is Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport in?

Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport?

The nearest airport to Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport is Große Wiese Airfield (DE-0099), about 10.9 nm to the s, followed by Am Salzgittersee Airfield and Wilsche Glider Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.