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Medium airport

Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport

ICAO EDFE🇩🇪 Egelsbach
Coordinates
49.9600°N, 8.6430°E
Elevation
384 ft (117 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DE-HE
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
20:12
Civil dusk
20:46

About 13h 31m 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 Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport

Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport

Frankfurt Egelsbach Airport is a general aviation airport located near Egelsbach, a town in the German state of Hesse. It is located 10 km (6 mi) southeast of Frankfurt Airport.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EDFE

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 26▸ displaced4,593 ft / 1,400 m82 ftAspLightedOpen
08R / 26L▸ displaced2,198 ft / 670 m98 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLANGEN INFORMATION119.150 MHz
INFOEgelsbach Radio118.405 MHz
RMPEgelsbach Apron / Vorfeld121.730 MHz

Services & operations

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FRANKFURTClass CTMA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
FRANKFURTClass CTMA3500 ft MSLFL100
CTR FRANKFURTClass DCTRGND2500 ft MSL
FRANKFURTClass DTMA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
FRANKFURTClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
RMZ/ATZ/TMZ EDFESpecial useRMZGND1500 ft MSL
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
LIMA2.1 nm311°Compulsory
D5.6 nm197°Compulsory
K5.9 nm148°Compulsory
SIERRA6.9 nm234°Compulsory
T7.1 nm068°Compulsory
E7.5 nm094°Compulsory
Y8.3 nm086°Compulsory
WEILBACH9.6 nm308°Compulsory
NOVEMBER10.7 nm349°Compulsory
ROMEO111.2 nm262°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Commerzbank Tower850 ft433 ft
Messeturm843 ft335 ft
Tower 185656 ft318 ft
Obstacle607 ft302 ft
Europäische Zentralbank607 ft341 ft
Omniturm600 ft436 ft
Grand Tower564 ft272 ft
Main Tower558 ft364 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport?

The ICAO code for Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport is EDFE.

Where is Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport located?

Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport is medium airport located in Egelsbach, Germany, at an elevation of 384 ft (117 m).

How many runways does Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport have?

Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,593 ft / 1,400 m.

What time zone is Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport is approximately 3.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport?

The nearest airport to Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), about 5.2 nm to the nw, followed by August Euler Airfield and Reinheim Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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