Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0600-1800 LT; Sa/Su/Hol 0700-1700 LT; or PPR
Summer
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: on request • Immigration: on request
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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↓ 11 kt
←R 4 kt
Wind
240° · 12 kt
Temperature
18°C
Dew point
15°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1006 hPa
Ceiling
6200 OVC
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 1500ft
METAR: 37 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | ←R 4 kt | 11 kt ↑ |
| 04 | →L 4 kt | 11 kt ↓ |
Sun 18:00Z → 03:00Z
VFR
[31010KT 9999 BKN030]
310° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 3000ft
Sun 18:00Z → 03:00Z
VFR
[TEMPO SHRA BKN030]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Showers Rain (SHRA) · Broken (BKN) 3000ft CB
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
Sun 18:00Z → 03:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 25008KT 9999 BKN030]
Becoming (BECMG)
250° 8 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 3000ft
00:00Z → 03:00Z
[PROB30 TEMPO -TSRA]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
Light Thunderstorm Rain (-TSRA)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 TS
METAR EDAC 270020Z AUTO 24012KT 9999 // FEW015/// OVC062/// 18/15 Q1006 TAF EDAC 261700Z 2618/2703 31010KT 9999 BKN030 TEMPO 2618/2703 SHRA BKN030CB BECMG 2618/2621 25008KT PROB30 TEMPO 2700/2703 -TSRA
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Pilot Comments for EDAC
Georg
AirfieldBots summary is pretty precise: Great price of 9€ (06/2026) for a DA40NG, IFR possible, the museum is worth a visit (trying to explain pretty much - e.g. different motors & jets with sound examples) and can be reached within 2 minutes by the exit near the fueling station. JET-A1 was available, with a really fast turn-around.
AirfieldBot
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.