Airfield Status
If you are flying a jet into Leipzig, Leipzig/Halle Airport (General Aviation Terminal) is one of the airports to look at. Runway: Northern runway 3,600 m × 45 m; southern runway 3,600 m × 60 m. Customs is by arrangement, so ask for it when you ask for permission.
- Runway
- Northern runway 3,600 m × 45 m; southern runway 3,600 m × 60 m
- Customs & immigration
- On request – border police and customs are notified in advance for international flights
- Business jets
- Yes. Two 3,600 m runways; all business jets
- Opening hours
- General Aviation Terminal daily 06:00–22:00 local. Other times on request via the traffic centre.
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Confirm with the airport
- Telephone
- +49 341 224-1151 (traffic centre); +49 341 224-2862 (GAT)
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
Leipzig/Halle Airport, Schkeuditz. The nearest major city is Leipzig.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Leipzig | 20 min | 11 mi · 17 km |
| Chemnitz | 1 hr 15 min | 70 mi · 112 km |
| Erfurt | 1 hr 35 min | 88 mi · 141 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
GAT in the central area of the airport, a few steps from the car park to the aircraft; separate lounges and check-in for passengers and crew, apart from scheduled and charter services.
Two 3,600 m runways mean no size restriction for private jets, and the airport's runways work round the clock although the terminal keeps set hours. Services include conference and VIP rooms, catering and fuel orders, de-icing and taxi or rental car.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near Leipzig/Halle Airport (General Aviation Terminal) will be listed here. Run a business nearby? Get listed.
Other airports nearby
Straight-line miles, not road miles.