Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0600-1800 LT; Sa/Su/Hol 0700-1700 LT; or PPR
Summer
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: on request (48h min) • Immigration: on request (48h min)
Runways
1 RWY, 2435m/7988ft 1 Runway, longest: 2435m/7988ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
04/22
Concrete
Length
2435m
7988ft
7988ft
04/22
Concrete
Length
2435m/7988ft
2435m/7988ft
Strength
48/R/A/W/T
PCN
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↓ 6 kt
←R 1 kt
Wind
50° · 6 kt
Temperature
12°C
Dew point
-6°C
Visibility
CAVOK
QNH
1032 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
METAR: 30 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 04 | ←R 1 kt | 6 kt ↑ |
| 22 | →L 1 kt | 6 kt ↓ |
09:00Z → 18:00Z
VFR
[VRB03KT 9999 NSW NSC]
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
09:00Z → 18:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 06008KT 9999 NSW NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
60° 8 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR EDAC 300950Z 05006KT 010V130 CAVOK 12/M06 Q1032 TAF EDAC 300800Z 3009/3018 VRB03KT CAVOK BECMG 3009/3011 06008KT
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IFR and VFR operations are available, with ILS and RNAV approaches; ILS outages may not always be communicated by ATC, so approach status should be confirmed. The airport is accessible at all times during published hours, with minimal traffic and a long, well-maintained runway. Communication with the tower is straightforward and friendly.
A flight school environment is supported, with facilities including a briefing room, toilets, and hangar space readily available. Refueling is handled by helpful staff, and payment for services can be made in the fire department office or at the tower. On-field car hire is efficient: vehicles can be reserved by email (tower@leipzig-altenburg-airport.de) and are delivered directly to the aircraft; contract processing takes about two minutes. The airport museum is recommended but generally open only on weekends.
Public transport access may be limited, especially on holidays; car hire is often arranged as a practical alternative. The airport is located in a remote area, so ground access may involve detours or longer travel times.
Fees are described as low or inexpensive. Example: landing fee about €10; combined landing and car hire about €50.
No restaurant or café operates on site except when the museum is open; coffee may be offered in the tower. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM. Overall, the airport offers friendly service, efficient handling, and good facilities for general aviation pilots.