Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.
Airfield Status
If you are flying a jet into Kassel, Kassel Airport (Calden) is one of the airports to look at. Runway: 09/27 – 2,500 m asphalt. Customs is by arrangement, so ask for it when you ask for permission. Prior permission (PPR) is required. From Kassel: About 18 min by car to Kassel main station (15.4 km, map-routing estimate without traffic).
- Runway
- 09/27 – 2,500 m asphalt
- Customs & immigration
- On request – border formalities at the terminal with 4 hours' notice
- Business jets
- Yes. 2,500 m runway
- Opening hours
- Daily 07:30–20:00 local, to 21:45 in summer. Earlier or later by prior permission (PPR).
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- +49 5674 2153-0; traffic centre +49 5674 2153-309
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
Fieseler-Storch-Straße 40, Calden, 34379. The nearest major city is Kassel, About 18 min by car to Kassel main station (15.4 km, map-routing estimate without traffic).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel | 20 min | 11 mi · 17 km |
| Paderborn | 55 min | 47 mi · 76 km |
| Hannover | 2 hr | 112 mi · 180 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 (opened 2013); aircraft park directly in front of it. No airport slots needed.
No slots needed. Jet A-1 and Avgas available; tax-free fuelling may be possible depending on the operator.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near Kassel Airport (Calden) will be listed here. Run a business nearby? Get listed.
Other airports nearby
Straight-line miles, not road miles.