Flight Operations to Frankfurt Airport

Flight Operations to Frankfurt Airport: The 11th World Bioenergy Congress and Expo takes place in Frankfurt, Germany from July 2-4. Here’s the operational information you need to plan a successful mission to Frankfurt Airport.

Frankfurt Airport 

• IATA: EDDF
• ICAO: FRA
• Coordinates: N50-02.0 / E008-34.2
• Mar variation: 02E
• Elevation: 364 ft / 111 m
• Fuel: Jet A1 
• Timezone: UTC +2

Operational Information 

Overflight and Landing Permits

• Private flights do not require overflight and landing permits
• Commercial flights require overflight and landing permits
• Permits must be obtained from the CAA and take approximately 3–4 working days
• All aircraft documents are required for landing permit application

Airport Slots 

• Airport slots are mandatory for arrival and departure
• The a/p slot window is +/- 10-15 minutes

Night Restrictions

• No flights at all (except ambulance flights) between 2300-0500 local time
• Only flights with ICAO Noise Certificate Annex 16, Chapter 4 and a/p slots have to be coordinated at least on the previous day from 2200–2300 and 0500–0600

NOTAMs: There are no significant NOTAMs at this time.

Note:

• Several dedicated FBOs offer excellent services for non-scheduled operators and can handle wide-body aircraft, cargo operations, and military operations
• There is no airport embarkation tax at EDDF

Immigration 

• Non-EU passengers: Passport checks need to be done (a visa may be required, depending on nationality)
• EU passengers: Do not require a visa
• Crew members: Passport checks need to be done (a visa may be required, depending on nationality)
• Immigration procedures take place in the general aviation terminal between 0500- 2300 local time and at the main terminal otherwise

Accommodation 

• There are more than 20 hotels situated at the airport
• The Hilton or Sheraton are linked to the Commercial Terminals and the two train stations

For support with your flight operations to Frankfurt Airport, contact UAS