Berlin-Schönefeld Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
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 Berlin-Schönefeld Airport
Berlin Schönefeld Airport ; IATA: SXF, ICAO: EDDB, ETBS), name from October 31, 2020 until decommissioning on November 18, 2022 Flughafen BER Terminal 5, was the secondary international airport of Berlin, the capital of Germany. It was located 18 km (11 mi) southeast of Berlin near the town of Schönefeld in the state of Brandenburg and bordered Berlin's southern boundary. It was the smaller of the two airports in Berlin, after Berlin Tegel Airport, and served as an operating base for easyJet and Ryanair. In 2017, the airport handled 12.9 million passengers by serving mainly European metropolitan and leisure destinations. In the same year, the travel portal eDreams ranked Berlin Schönefeld as the worst airport in the world after evaluating 65,000 airport reviews. Schönefeld Airport was the major civil airport of East Germany (GDR) and the only airport of the former East Berlin.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07R / 25L | — | — | — | Unlit | Closed |
| 07L / 25R | 11,811 ft / 3,600 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Closed |
Radio frequencies (8)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | BERLIN INFO | 132.650 MHz |
| APP | BERLIN ARR | 119.625 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.950 MHz |
| DEP | BERLIN DEP | 120.625 MHz |
| DIR | BERLIN DIRECTOR | 136.100 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.600 MHz |
| INFO | INFO | 122.700 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.025 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Airspace in this area(8)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERLIN | Class C | TMA | 3500 ft MSL | FL100 |
| BERLIN | Class C | TMA | 3500 ft MSL | FL100 |
| BERLIN | Class C | TMA | 2500 ft MSL | FL100 |
| CTR BERLIN | Class D | CTR | GND | 2500 ft MSL |
| BERLIN | Class E | Controlled | 1000 ft GND | 2500 ft GND |
| AREA | Class E | Controlled | 2500 ft GND | FL100 |
| EDWW | Special use | FIR | GND | FL245 |
| FIS LANGEN | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL100 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Germany airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berliner Fernsehturm | 1,207 ft | 105 ft | — |
| WEA V-222035 | 656 ft | 131 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 554 ft | 102 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 554 ft | 144 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 545 ft | 115 ft | — |
| Ludwigsfelder Schornstein | 541 ft | 141 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 518 ft | 194 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 518 ft | 174 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Berlin-Schönefeld Airport located?
Berlin-Schönefeld Airport is closed located in Berlin, Germany, at an elevation of 157 ft (48 m).
How many runways does Berlin-Schönefeld Airport have?
Berlin-Schönefeld Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,811 ft / 3,600 m.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Berlin-Schönefeld Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.