Airfield Status
If you are flying a jet into Dresden, Dresden Airport (General Aviation Terminal) is one of the airports to look at. Runway: 04/22 – 2,850 m × 60 m. Customs is by arrangement, so ask for it when you ask for permission.
- Runway
- 04/22 – 2,850 m × 60 m
- Customs & immigration
- On request – border police and customs are notified in advance for international flights
- Business jets
- Yes. 2,850 m runway; business jets welcome, hangar space for business jets available
- Opening hours
- General Aviation Terminal daily 06:00–22:00 local for private flights.
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Confirm with the airport
- Telephone
- +49 351 881-3270
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
Dresden Airport, Dresden. The nearest major city is Dresden.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 35 min | 11 mi · 17 km |
| Chemnitz | 1 hr 10 min | 53 mi · 86 km |
| Leipzig | 1 hr 35 min | 75 mi · 121 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
General Aviation Terminal (GAT) handling area; contact gat@dresden-airport.de for handling requests.
The airport sits north of Dresden with good motorway links. Private flights are handled at the GAT between 06:00 and 22:00 local. Fuel, catering, de-icing, external power and pre-notification of authorities for international flights can be arranged.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near Dresden Airport (General Aviation Terminal) will be listed here. Run a business nearby? Get listed.
Other airports nearby
Straight-line miles, not road miles.