Handling and FBOs
Private handling at Leipzig-Altenburg EDAC
Leipzig-Altenburg has one handling company listed for private and business aircraft: Airport's own ground handling. Ask your operator which one they have booked.
Who handles private aircraft
Airport's own ground handling
tug, GPU, passenger steps
Ask the airport for contact details
Before you land
- Permission
- Prior permission (PPR) is required before you land.
- Customs
- On request – 48 h notice for flights outside the Schengen/EU area (customs office Erfurt)
- Opening hours
- Summer Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00, weekends 09:00–19:00 local; winter to 18:00 / 17:00. Other times with 48 h notice.
Hangar space is limited to aircraft up to about 2 tonnes, larger aircraft park on the apron. Passenger flights for hire over 15 tonnes need a special exemption. Customs and border formalities for non-Schengen flights need at least 48 hours' notice.
Hours and requirements are as the airport publishes them, last checked 30 Sep 2026. Check with the airport or your operator before you set off.
Getting to the terminal
Am Flughafen 1, Nobitz, 04603.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chemnitz | 50 min | 32 mi · 51 km |
| Leipzig | 1 hr | 34 mi · 54 km |
| Hof | 1 hr 35 min | 67 mi · 108 km |
Road time without traffic. Routes: OSRM, map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The full guide to Leipzig-Altenburg Airport has the runway, weather, flight times and nearby airports.
